Designer

at  Truworths

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Truworths, you’ll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you’ll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition. Find a place in the creative heart of our business. At the centre of Truworths Ladieswear success is the in-house Design Department. This is where the garment comes to life. We are recruiting for a full-time or contractor Designer role for our in-house Design Department.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to confidently apply your talents and skills to this awesome career opportunity You will need 5+ years of design experience in a similar fashion retail or creative manufacturing environment

Using your considerable experience, expertise and great fashion eye you can keep up to date with global & current fashion trend Ability to communicate with the Buyers by providing new and exciting ideas on an ongoing basis Working closely with the Sample Room to issue styles ensuring to give the consumer the trendiest product for the season Provides an effective day-to-day service to the business with a particular emphasis on submitting samples for fit & seal approval, sourcing trims both locally & internationally You thrive on meeting the critical path deadlines to ensure the efficient sample development