The In-Season Designer follows approved direction from the senior designers and line manager, helping the team move products forward accurately and on time.
Prepare and update tech packs.
Create and update CADs.
Check artwork placement, scale, colour and product details.
Make sure the correct artwork files, PDFs and versions are used.
Update product boards and review boards.
Action approved graphic and product changes.
Keep working files, final files and samples organised.
Support housekeeping, version control and file naming.
Help the team meet tech-pack deadlines and critical path dates.
Flag missing or unclear information before it causes delays.
KEY SKILLS
Strong CAD skills.
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience.
Good understanding of garments, fabrics, trims and tech packs.
Strong attention to detail.
Good organisation and housekeeping.
Clear communication and follow-through.
Ability to work under direction and meet deadlines.
Fashion Design, Clothing Management or related qualification.
2-3 years CAD experience.
Tech-pack experience.
Retail, fashion, product development or licensing experience would be advantageous.
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails apparel, homeware and sportswear and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa.
Our History:
1885 - The first John Orrs store opens
1934 - The first Hub store opens
1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE
1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores
1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings
1987 - The first Mr Price store opens
1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE
1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative
1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street
1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO
1998 - Mr Price Home launched
2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia
2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group
2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group
2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions
2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising
2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service
2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand
for the first time
2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer
2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion
for the first time
2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period
2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria
2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
