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In Season Designer

In this role, you'll work closely with Buyers and cross-functional teams to interpret current trade performance, customer insights, and global trend influences into exciting, customer-focused product solutions. You'll play a key role in driving in-season opportunities and ensuring our ranges remain relevant, commercial, and on trend.

Trend Analysis & Strategic Support

  • Interpret current trade performance and emerging fashion trends to identify product opportunities.
  • Create high-quality CADs, concept boards, and visual presentations to support range reviews, strategy sessions, and post-mortem analyses.
  • Develop and maintain brand-specific design and inspiration libraries.
  • Research and monitor online fashion trends, competitor activity, and market developments to support future product direction.

Product Design & Development

  • Collaborate closely with Buyers to design commercially relevant products and style extensions.
  • Create detailed and accurate CADs, technical drawings, and product specifications.
  • Assist in developing seasonal and in-season tech packs to support supplier execution.
  • Partner with the Graphics team to brief print and graphic concepts aligned to the product strategy.
  • Contribute to the development of digital merchandise collections and product presentations.

Sample & Product Management

  • Maintain an organised and up-to-date sample library, including photographing, tagging, cataloguing, and tracking all purchased samples.

  • Support the management of overseas inspiration samples to ensure easy access and reference throughout the development process.

  • Diploma or Degree in Fashion Design, Clothing Management, or a related field.

  • 2-3 years' experience in Fashion Design or CAD Design within a retail or apparel environment.

  • Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and technical product development.

  • Experience creating detailed tech packs and product specifications.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

  • Sound understanding of the Retail Merchandise Cycle and product development process.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Skills

  • CAD design
  • Fashion Trend Analysis
  • Technical Drawing
  • Product specification development
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Range Planning

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