ASSISTANT FASHION DESIGNER WOMENSWEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Assistant Fashion Designer An emerging Womenswear clothing enterprise is seeking to partner with unique, talented and hardworking individuals. Enterprise seeks designers with a classic influence, nuanced by sharp tailoring, eccentric design elements and economic use of materials. Garments will be designed for low to medium segment label with forecast for expansion into retail space. Focus on volume production while maintaining a known value price. Ability Strong ability to design a garment using conceptual and pragmatic processes Knowledge in silhouette creation, garment construction and grading principles Ability to nuance fabric with texture, maximising wearability Colour forecasting and colour knowledge Strong ability to work under pressure Competent basic accounting and calculating skills Strong planning and strategic management skills Extensive Knowledge in local and international designers and brands Efficient skill in garment construction and pragmatics Responsibilities Assist the lead designer in technical and creative capacity. Developing sketches, fabric samples and tests Designing preliminary line with mechanical samples Developing strategic design process Implementing controls to measure and stabilise design process Application of practicality in garments, driving nuances in fabric, form, concept and creativity Build research utilising academic and related media, whilst documenting design and technical process Manage the distribution and supply chain management Forecasting trends and analysing growth opportunities Requirements 2-page Curriculum vitae, at least a grade 12 matric certificate or equivalent. Further education certificate, diploma or degree will be advantage. Currently unemployed applicants will be considered first. Kindly attach a copy of 2 most recent designs, either live designs or creative drawings (jpeg or pdf format). Successful application will be subject to drawing, theory test and practical assessment. Position offered does not include basic salary. No response in 3 weeks consider your application unsuccessful. Only listed documents above to be submitted. Send your application to grayseandthehurricanes@gmail.com