Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for graphic and textile design execution in line with trend and design strategy
- Research, analyse, select and inform on commercial relevant international print trends and techniques, establish and present the textile and graphic print trends that will define the new season
- Continuously keep abreast of and highlight/flag emerging updates to these textile and graphic print trends through understanding our customer sales
- Translate the textile and graphic print trend seasonal direction into customer appropriate textile and graphic print ensuring that key stakeholders in the business have a clear understanding of how to apply the trend to their portfolios
- Create signature prints to pull ranges together and update core volume lines, while understanding our customer needs & preferences
- Keep abreast of and design licensed prints where required
- Identifying and informing buying teams on latest perennial and fashion prints for the season and weighting thereof
- Working with AVA and product technology on seasonal prints across volume lines
- To deliver trend and brand relevant placement graphics, textile, embroidery and print designs
- Create new digital textile designs/ prints as all overs, placements or engineered prints
- Keep up to date with the latest trends in fashion and textiles, locally and internationally
- Put together trend forecasts and colour 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 textile industry
- Ensure projects/ designs are completed on time
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Be able to work on a MAC computer system
- Be able to sketch technical drawings for designers will be an advantage
- 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
- remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
- multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems
- work independently, as well as be a team player, strong interpersonal skills
- Retail merchandise cycle with regards to buying
- South African retail clothing market, customers, competitors and international landscape
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in design: with proven experience in Apparel
- A Grade 12 Certificate/ Matric
- Diploma/Degree in Textile Design OR Bachelor Degree in Art
