Assistant Designer - Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Union Mart International
Description
Our Retail Team has a new and exiting opportunity available for a creative, enthusiastic, and driven Designer to join the current team in a rapidly growing division.
This position works closely with the Head Designer of our K-WAY Outdoor division.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Together with the Buying Team and Head Designer, deliver seasonal trends and Cad designs and tech packs (Illustrator) in accordance with the strategy for the portfolio.
- Work closely with Buying, design and our local and international manufacturing team.
- Conduct research of local and international trends as required.
- Provide trends and colour forecasts as well as seasonal "moodboards" as required.
- Compile design requirements and specifications along with Technical Drawings.
- CAD new designs with relevant detail for local manufacturing team.
- Collaborate with Fabric Team to create aligned pieces for the collection.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / MatricQualification
- Relevant Tertiary Qualificationin Fashion Design or Design is an important prerequisite.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within a design environment.
- Previous experience working in a retail environment is advantageous.
- Working knowledge and experience with adobe suite (Illustrator) is nonnegotiable.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office,MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Will be required to travel with in region and therefore a valid driver's license and own vehicle is advantageous.
Job Related Behavioural Competencies:
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions from the Buying Team and Creative Lead.
- Team Playerand ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- An eye for colour and a good understanding of colour theory.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Resilient and tenacious in a fastpaced and everchanging environment.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively.
- Ability to work in a pressurized and fast paced environment.
- Deadline and outcomes focused.
- Methodical, detailorientated, and accurate.
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