Denim Designer - Cape Town Verfied

R 18000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 20-02-2018 7:55:05 PM
17-04-2018 7:55:05 PM
We are looking for a young, dynamic designer to join our Denim Lifestyle Brand. Strong in graphics and originated artwork. Men’s clothing and design experience essential. Brands experience preferable and Denim Brand experience will be a BIG plus. Competent in Freehand, Illustrator and In-Design. Will also assist on Social Media and Web layout where required.

Culture fit is extremely important, team player, genuine interest in fashion and design.

Must be able to provide a portfolio for review with CV.

Accountable for design requirements on the specific account, reporting to the Creative Director. Responsible for each step of the process from initial design to final delivery into customer DC.

Design:
• Range building according to account specific • Compiling comprehensive tech packs for suppliers (CAD’s/ TD’s/Colours/ Specs/Graphics & Artwork) • Liaising with Creative Director constantly per their design requirements. • Competent in Freehand, Illustrator and In-Design

New Developments:
• Consistent and on-going research for newness in Product; Artwork and Trends direction. (Internet; Magazine; competitive shopping) • Liaising with Brand Director and Creative Director constantly on activities at retail and newness in trend/ product. • Dealing with suppliers queries/ styling problems through Production Co-ordinators (amendments; advice and revisions to design). • Assist Creative Director in Designing/ development of signature ranges.

Swift:
• Loading of style masters/creating indents timeously and accurately.

Facilitating the QA process:
• Measuring where necessary • Co-operation and fulfilment of QA responsibilities • Participation with QA in fittings and technical discussions – understanding of patterns; • fabrics; construction and fits. • Ownership of the fitting process; ensuring specs; fits etc. is in-line with design requirements.

CADS:
• Creating CADS’s/storyboards/Graphics and Original Artwork.

PPS Process:
• Approval of all style specific submissions from suppliers (colour; trims; embroideries; prints; placements etc) as part of a Production Team (QA; Design; Co-ordination) as per design requirements.

Store visits:
• Analyse and report on Bulk production quality of product in-stores. • Report back on competitor analysis