Trend & Design Specialist: Pre-Boys
Reference Number: ACK210120-6
Job Title: Trend & Design Specialist: Pre-Boys
Department: Merchandise – Buying
Brand: Ackermans
Reporting To Position: Manager
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Location – Town / City: Kuils River
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
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We have an exciting and new opportunity for an experienced Trend & Design Specialist to successfully research and interpret trends and design Pre-Boys Outerwear merchandise in accordance with Ackermans Pre-Boys wear customer requirements.
Qualifications
Relevant Degree (e.g. Fashion Design) or Diploma
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge & Skills:
• Good strategic, conceptual skills and a solid knowledge of South African retail landscape
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to buying
• QA knowledge
• Fabric knowledge
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong eye for fashion and detail with the ability to predict, analyze & monetize future retail and fashion
trends for local customer
• The ability to ability to research and provide mood, colour, print and silhouette direction, drawing from
many sources of influence including runway, street, retail, culture, art, social media and trend services.
• The knowledge on how to stay abreast of emerging macro trends, micro trends and cultural phenomenon
and consistently communicate these trends to all levels, both within as well as outside the Company
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills and presentation skills
• High energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance
in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player, strong interpersonal skills
• Creative with an eye for detail, analytical and systematic, passionate about fashion
Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in clothing design: with proven experience in Apparel (Pre-Boys fashion)
Key Responsibilities
• Design ranges that support the merchandise strategy for the relevant portfolios
• Interpret trends into commercial designs
• Ensure all designs are in line with the brand positioning
• Produce clear tech packs for suppliers, Product Technology and Buyers to work with
• Collaborate with Sourcing to develop designs into samples
• Execute in accordance with the merchandise seasonal plan
Apply for the Trend & Design Specialist: Pre-Boys
Closing Date: 2021/01/31