To successfully research and interpret trends and design graphic prints in accordance with Ackermans customer requirements, keeping price and value in mind.
Skills Required
- To deliver trend and brand relevant placement graphic print designs
- Create new digital designs/ print as all overs, placements or engineered prints
- Good strategic, conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of South African retail and international landscape
- Keep up to date with the latest trends in fashion and textiles, locally and internationally
- Put together trend forecasts and color pallets for future seasons
- Put together presentation boards for designers
- Approve artwork and match Pantones
- Must have an understanding of different printing processes applicable to the apparel industry
- Ensure projects/ designs are completed on time
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Be able to sketch technical drawings for designers
- Strong eye for fashion and detail with the ability to predict, analyse & monetize future retail textile and graphic print trends for local customer
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- All communication demonstrated in an in-depth trend knowledge coupled with a business understanding
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills
- Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills and presentation skills
- High energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated
- Creative with an eye for detail, analytical and systematic, passionate about fashion
- Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying
- Fabric knowledge
- Knowledge of Character/Licensing processes
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in graphic design: with proven experience in Kids Apparel
- A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
- Diploma / Degree in Textile Design, Graphic or Fashion Design
