Product Developer (Western Cape) at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• To design the most wanted product for the PEP customer. To assist buyers with putting together aspirational ranges. Interpreting trends and relating the information for the Pep customers. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Interpreting trends and translating this for the PEP customer. 
• Seasonal presentations to buying team and Buying Manager - Key Items, Head to toe looks, fabric and design detail focus, marketing messages etc 
• Creating moodboards, theme and colour palettes for customer (department) 
• Keeping up to date with fashion, marketing and social media trends always keeping the Pep customer in mind 
• Assisting in all over print and placement print development 
• Tracking Sales to ensure customer understanding and sales knowledge 
• Pre-season product development and designing of volume item move on’s and newness / missed opportunities 
• Volume item colour and print selection according to season 
• Present testing opportunities throughout the season to the buying team 
• Assisting buyers with colour selection, colour workshops, range build and Cading up of new silhouettes. 

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Fashion Design Diploma or relevant diploma / degree (essential) 
• 5 years design work within a large retail space (essential) 
• Working within a manufacturing space would be advantageous (desirable) 
• Adobe Creative Suite (illustrator/ photoshop/ indesign) 
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Fabrics 
• Garment construction and designing into the PEP price points 
• Creative flair, passion, distinctive handwriting and able to sell ideas and concepts 
• Have insights and working experience of discount retail ( advantageous) 

Competencies: persuasiveness, presenting, creative, innovative, service orientation, negotiation and influencing, business acumen