The design merchandiser is responsible for product research and development, sourcing administration to ensure accurate and sellable product is available for our consumers through fully understanding the business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Completing Cadding tech packs and sending off to the factory from samples enquiries to orders.
- Compiling summaries of the seasons that are currently being developed/ordered – copies to be kept for personal use, summaries to be put up of current seasons orders on the cork boards.
- Offering support and answering queries on product development via email with suppliers.
- Compiling catalogues.
- Following up on samples and approvals, enforcing deadlines.
- Analytical sample fittings with QA department.
- Giving comments on sample styling.
- Approving labs, swatches, trims and embellishments.
- Keeping up to date with fashion news, trends forecasts and competitors product through use of internet, print media and competitive analysis.
- Filing of approvals and samples.
- Updating production summaries.
- Following up on fits/PPS.
- Assisting with post seasonal analysis.
- Offering support to Franchise Stores.
- Keeping inventory of original samples bought from overseas and photographing the samples.
- Upkeep of samples.
- Sorting of salesmen samples for reps throughout a season.
- Assisting with Men’s wear and boys wear auditing through busy seasons when needed.
Key Competencies
- Accuracy and detail
- Creative design
- Follow-up
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Anticipation/Proactive Thinking
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Decision making
- Quality Orientation
Job Specification
- Tertiary Education – Degree/Diploma in Fashion/design.
- Experience – 5-10 years as Design/Merchandiser.
Skill Requirements
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
- Proficient in Photoshop/other.
- Knowledge of fabrics.
- Knowledge of pattern making.
Employment date: Immediate
Position: Onsite - Midrand
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R30000,00 - R40000,00 per month
Application Question: Are you willing to work on-site fulltime in Midrand?
Education: Diploma (Required)
Experience: Relevant: 5 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 2024/10/31
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