Cape Union Mart International is looking for unemployed candidates to apply for their Designer (Poetry) vacancies.
Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing date: 28 January 2025
Cape Union Mart International Designer (Poetry)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Main report structure is to the Head of Design and working on the Poetry Brand to deliver seasonal trends and Cad designs briefs with detail, fabrics, trims and tech packs (Illustrator) in accordance with the strategy for the portfolio.
- Work closely with pattern makers, sample machinist and pre-production to factory team.
- Critical path management
- Compile design requirements and specifications along with Technical Drawings.
- CAD new designs with relevant detail for local manufacturing team.
- Collaborate with Fabric Team to create aligned pieces for the collection.
- Ability to brief patternmakers and see through development of styles with sample team.
- Trends presentation and research for new styling.
- Create Mood boards and Colour palettes.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric Qualification
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Women Fashion Design is an important pre-requisite.
- Previous Designer experience and ability to design for elevated womenswear Brand.
- Working knowledge and experience with adobe suite (Illustrator) is non-negotiable.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of garment construction/manufacturing.
- Good Fabric and Trim knowledge
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Will be required to travel with in region and therefore a valid driver’s license and own vehicle is advantageous.
Job Related Behavioural Competencies
- bility to take direction and follow instructions from the Head of Design.
- Team Player and ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- An eye for colour and a good understanding of colour theory.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively.
- Ability to work in a pressurized and fast paced environment.
- Deadline and outcomes focused.
- Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate.
- Flexible, agile, and multi-tasked
Application
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