Are you a Driven and Creative DESIGNER – with a few years of Lingerie CAD experience, and previous dealings with China suppliers as well as buyers across different retailers?
Are you the type of individual who is not afraid of a challenge, to put in the hard work required (quick to meet deadlines, attention to detail & accuracy), and is looking for an awesome opportunity for growth?We are looking for the right Designer to hit the ground running with the team at a Fast-Paced multinational business that is involved in developing, sourcing and managing the production and supply of made to order and branded apparel. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Trend research for merchandisers buying tripPhotographing & numbering of overseas samples onto swiftTrend presentation preparation & presenting to customer.
Assisting the merchandiserBuyers briefing with the merchandiser.New developments.Prepare & send all swatches.
Samples and all reference needed for factory to execute the style in briefing.Create & Load buyer briefs onto swiftBrief the factories over emailBrief additional packaging and information pertaining to each styleUpdating packaging booklets every seasonSend a copy of the original brief with original sample (if needed) along with colour swatches for lab dipping to supplierWeekly Cad overview updates by style/program/customerChecking of factory samples & lab dips against the brief – (Merchandiser to be shown)Communication between customer & supplier on design/brief/colour/artworkReturning & monitoring of overseas samples not used by customersFiling of overseas samples/showing samples/meeting samplesPrepare copies of updated customer cad overviews for each customer to accompany customer production delivery reports (From Coordinator) each copy spiral bound together with header pageRails cleaned at the end of every season ie: fit samples, duplicate samples, old rail samples - team effortEveryone is responsible for keeping their area tidy at all times.Cad overview to be emailed to factories confirming they have received all the briefsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:At least 2-3 years working experience as a Designer within a fast-paced deadline driven environment.Must have experience working with CAD, Illustrator & BridgeMust have previous experience dealing with ChinaMust have: Previous experience with buyers across different retailersOwn Vehicle would be beneficial.MUST have: The ability to work in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentMUST have: The Drive & commitment to ensure Deadlines are met.Possesses the Drive to ensure Deadlines are met