Intern: Designer (12 Month Contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Create look and feel for seasonal merchandise, based on global trend and key lessons learnt (includes direction on silhouette, styling and fabric, print and colour). Essential to have a commercial eye and be able to interpret international trends for the customer.
• Incorporate brand handwriting / personality into the ranges.
• Brief graphic designer and outwork team on trend and branding direction.
• Present and develop key items for Foschini retail team for the upcoming season, taking key platform fabrics and price points into consideration.
• Monitor weekly sales and continuous developments throughout the season ensuring that the brand remains relevant and in line with consumer demand.
• Provide comprehensive and technical CAD drawings and tech packs to ensure relevant and cost-effective product.
• Provide effective test options in order to establish new product categories and relevant iterations on existing product lines.
• Provide the buying teams with regular relevant and aspirational trend information that is brand right.
• Manage the design process throughout the critical path - from briefing patternmaker thoroughly and working closely with all internal customers (merchandise, fabric, pattern and sample room teams) to ensure that samples are effectively executed.
• Ensure all garments purchased meet the retail customer’s satisfaction with regards to quality and costs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have Fashion Design, Design or relevant degree or diploma.
• Practical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and trims.
• An interest in menswear.

Skills:

• Initiative and self-motivation important, able to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe, InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good planning and organising skills and able to prioritise.
• Reliable and hard working.
• Able to work under pressure to meet regular deadlines.
• Enjoys working in a team.

Behaviours:

• Achieving Results - Is ‘results’ driven and achieves success by proactively tackling challenges.
• Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work.
• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes.
• Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices.
• Driving & Persevering.
• Meeting Customer Expectations - Consistently delivers exceptional customer service.
• Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks.
• Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Please ensure that your Line Manager is aware of and supports your application.