Design Specialist (Footwear)/Designer – Cape Town New Year Opportunity!Location: capetown Level: Senior Salary: Negotiable Posted: December 12, 2024 Ref: #6272
DescriptionThis Fashion Retailer is on the lookout for a Footwear Design Specialist to join their Trend and Design Team. You will be responsible for researching and interpreting trends to create stylish, on-point footwear designs that align with our customers' needs. Great opportunity for a talented Footwear Design Specialist, with a strong commercial eye. ResponsibilitiesTrend Research –interpreting relevant trends for specific department (including seasonal themes, colour, print direction, key looks and key items).Collaborate with Buyers to provide input into Range Builds.Translate the trend seasonal direction into customer appropriate fashion ensuring that key stakeholders in the business have a clear understanding of how to apply the trend to their portfolios.Collaborate with Buyers on product development.Draw up product CADS and Tech Packs.Briefing Graphic Designers.RequirementsQualifications: Relevant Degree/Diploma (eg Fashion Design).
Experience: Minimum of 3 – 5 years' experience in Footwear design.
Additional: • The retail merchandise cycle with regards to buying.• Technical knowledge/product construction of Footwear.• Awareness of global, local and holistic trends ensured.• Good strategic, conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of South African retail landscape.• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.• Strong eye for fashion and detail with the ability to predict, analyse & monetize future retail and fashion trends for local customer.Position located in Cape Town. Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at ****** should you have the required experience or call her on 083 274 5193. Visit our website www.trautpersonnel.co.za for all our positions.
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