Designer - Outdoor Apparel

7 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart Full time
Job title : Designer - Outdoor Apparel Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Job Description

  • Our Outdoor Design Team has a new and exciting opportunity available for a creative, enthusiastic and driven Women, Kids and Youth Outdoor Apparel Designer to produce designs in the K-Way brand, working closely with the buying team, the K-Way factory, as well as overseas suppliers.
  • Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end-to-end process in the applicable area of responsibility.  In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design outdoor apparel in accordance with the product and range strategy for the portfolio
  • Source new fabrics and trims aligned to international trends
  • Work closely with our own factory in order to brief in samples and updated styles for fit and seal
  • Be able to travel internationally and work with our international suppliers to brief samples and updated styles for fit and seal
  • Create full design technical briefing packs with relevant information and measurements
  • Design branding that aligns with product and brand principles
  • Develop seasonal colour palettes in advance of season
  • Match colours and trims according to brand and range principles
  • Research local and international trends relevant to portfolio and product strategy to be delivered in two seasonal design brief presentations to the business
  • Provide key item and category trend forecasts
  • Seasonal colour forecast and approval.
  • Compile and present Core and Seasonal colour and style flow boards
  • Work closely with buyer and QA in order to see all designs through effective QA and production seal process.

Requirements  

Experience & Qualifications

  • Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification is an important pre-requisite
  • Working experience in a similar role within a design environment is preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office and Outlook is essential
  • Preference will be given to candidates with working knowledge and experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of garment construction/manufacturing
  • Will be required to travel within the Region and therefore a valid driver’s license and own vehicle is advantageous

Competencies Required

  • Ability to take direction and follow instructions from the Design Lead
  • An eye for colour and a good understanding of colour theory
  • Ability to use initiative and be a creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into action
  • Well-spoken with effective communication skills
  • Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
  • Deadline and outcomes focused
  • Methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
  • Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy

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