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.