Job title : Junior Apparel Designer (Sportswear) Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries An opportunity has become available within our Design team for a talented, highly motivated Designer who has the ability to create functional, leading sportswear apparel that is aligned with market trends and meets the end consumer's needs.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about technical apparel, have good organisational skills, work well collaboratively within a team, be detail-oriented and deadline driven.
As a Junior Designer, you'll play a crucial role in staying ahead of market trends and developing design concepts that align with the brand's vision and end consumer's needs.
Responsibilities: Research and analyse trends in sporting apparel in terms of styling, fabric and technology innovation, and colour Create innovative, functional designs, mood boards, colour palette and design direction for seasonal ranges Develop detailed spec packs and update them throughout the development process Drive the product development lifecycle adhering to quality standards, fit and costing framework Fabric and trims sourcing Cross collaboration with our product development team and production team to ensure timely delivery of collections Maintain a close working relationship with key retail partners and suppliers to achieve business strategy Weekly manufacturing facility visits Required attributes, skills and qualifications: Relevant Design qualification Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft packages Technical expertise (knowledge of fabrics, construction techniques and performance features) Problem Solving Deadline driven Passion for sports and understanding of performance fabrics Team player and eagerness to learn Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs