Graphic Designer at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Role Summary

• To research, analyze, and forecast fashion trends—globally and locally—transforming insights into actionable design direction for the business.
• This role ensures that the buying and design teams are aligned to relevant and commercially viable fashion trends, helping to drive trend-led product decisions and enhance the brand's market relevance.

MINIMUM:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, or a related field
• 3–5 years experience in fashion trend forecasting, buying, or design-related roles
• Proficiency in WGSN, Google Trends, and social/media analytics platforms
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong research, analysis, and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of commercial retail and consumer behavior

Competencies

• Strong understanding of the global and local fashion landscape
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance creativity and market relevance
• Exceptional visual communication and presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data into creative strategy
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Creative and innovative thinking with a trend-sensitive eye

Key responsibilities

Trend Forecaster

• Research and analyze global, local, cultural, and social trends across the fashion industry.
• Identify and define both short-term (seasonal) and long-term (macro) trends, with a focus on print, colour, fabric, and silhouette.
• Translate trend insights into visual and written presentations, including moodboards and seasonal trend books.
• Filter and adapt high-fashion trends into commercially viable options for a mass retail audience.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Design and Buying Teams to translate trends into product and design concepts.
• Conduct and interpret both qualitative and quantitative research, including customer behavior and market shifts.
• Leverage tools such as Google Trends, WGSN, and social/media platforms for data collection and insight extraction.
• Support silhouette direction and updates for current and upcoming seasons.

Closing date:24 July 2025