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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