To react to current trade and feedback from overseas travel, interpreting into designs that excites the MRP customer. Initiate responses and work in collaboration with the buyers on Current trade.
Strategy, Review & Post Mortem
- Prepare computer-aided designs and review boards to assist the merchandising team in strategic reviews and post mortems.
- Compile and keep updated, core booklets by brand.
Product development & Supplier briefing
Assist buying team in continuous & relevant online references for product style extensions based on reads from current trade in preparation for review & strategy.
Working closely with the buyer to design accurate and detailed tech packs (seasonally and/or as necessary in preparation for review and strategy.
Execute technical information that is accurate on CADS in preparation for review and strategy.
With direction from Buyer assist in briefing print into the graphics team to assist the graphic team in strategic reviews and post mortems
With direction from buyer and working with trend to develop the digital merchandise collection
Overseas sample management
Keep records of samples purchased (by photographing, tagging and hanging) to create and maintain an updated registry/catalogue
Requirements:
- Diploma /Degree: Fashion Design or Clothing management
- 2-3 years’ experience in CAD Design
- Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and tech packs
Adobe suite knowledge
Understanding of the Retail Merchandise Process
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.