Occasion wear Designer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion firm located in South Africa is seeking an Occasionwear Designer to create designs from concept to development for Ladies embellished and embroidered products. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in pattern making and garment construction, with prior experience in a similar role. Key responsibilities include conducting trend research, sourcing materials, and collaborating with overseas factories. The position offers flexible working hours and additional leave after five years of service.

Benefits

Additional annual leave after 5 years

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Occasionwear Designer is essential.
• Must have strong pattern making and garment construction knowledge.
• Experience in working with embellished and embroidered products.

Responsibilities

• Create designs from concept to development.
• Work closely with freelance designers.
• Conduct extensive trend research and create mood boards.
• Liaise with overseas factories.
• Source fabrics and trims.
• Attend design meetings and present ranges.

Skills

Trend research

Attention to detail

Pattern making

Garment construction

Proficiency in CAD

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Job description

Job Reference No: D014

Email: [e-mail]

Details

A highly successful Fashion Company are looking to recruit an Occasionwear Designer, working across Ladies embellished and embroidered product.

The Occasionwear Designer must have previous experience working on this product area, with a keen eye for trends and excellent attention to detail.

The Occasionwear Designer will be responsible for creating designs from concept right through to development.

• Work closely with freelance designer
• Carrying out extensive trend research, setting the creative direction of ranges and creating mood boards and trend packs
• Liaising closely with factories overseas
• Sourcing fabrics and trims
• Attending design meetings and presenting ranges

Additional Information

The Occasionwear Designer will have previous experience in a similar role with strong pattern making and garment construction knowledge, and be proficient in CAD, Illustrator and Photoshop.

What’s on offer?

• Additional annual leave awarded after 5 years of service, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days
• Flexible working hours within an 8 hour day

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