Designer at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• An exciting position has arisen within the Foschini Division, for a Designer. This individual will be responsible for designing ranges and working alongside production team to ensure land of range in store. We are looking for a responsible, organised individual, who enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment where the customer is the central focus of everything we do. 
• The designer’s role will be to take charge of guiding all steps of the design process, from initial conception to final manufacture processes across all commodities. A strong grasp of trend direction, garment construction, product relevance and branding are essential. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create look and feel for seasonal merchandise, based on global trend and key lessons learnt (includes direction on silhouette, styling and fabric, print and colour). Essential to have a commercial eye and be able to interpret international trends for the customer
• Incorporate brand handwriting / personality into the ranges
• Briefing graphic designer and outwork team on trend and branding direction
• Present and Develop Key Items for Foschini retail team for the upcoming season taking key platform fabrics and price points into consideration
• This individual is also responsible for monitoring weekly sales and continuous developments throughout the season ensuring that the brand remains relevant and in line with consumer demand
• Provide comprehensive and technical CAD drawings and tech packs, to ensure relevant and cost-effective product
• Provide effective test options in order to establish new product categories, and relevant iterations on existing product lines
• Provide the buying teams with regular relevant and aspirational trend information that is brand right
• Managing the design process throughout the critical path - from briefing patternmaker thoroughly and working closely with all internal customers (merchandise, fabric, pattern and sample room teams) to ensure that samples are effectively executed
• This individual needs to ensure all garments purchased meet the retail customer’s satisfaction with regards to quality and costs 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design
• Relevant work experience of 5 years in a design role
• Manufacturing and supplier experience beneficial
• Practical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and trims

Skills:

• Initiative and self-motivation important, able to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe, InDesign and Microsoft Office
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Has a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Has good planning and organising skills and be able to prioritise
• Is reliable and hard working
• Is able to work under pressure to meet regular deadlines
• Enjoys working in a team

Behaviours: 

• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives