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[full-time] DESIGNER at REEBOK SA (PTY) LTD

2010-08-02 13:56:30

Location: South Africa
Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Design research
• Build range assortment
• Identify key items for the seasons in terms of silhouette, fabrication, colour etc.
• Generate tech packs with garment specification and correct measurement for that garment
• Critically analyse and assess garments from fit and construction
• Range building- putting the catalogue together, colour cards- all must be done in the time frame given by management
• Administration- keeping accurate records of all range administration including tech packs, specifications, correspondence etc.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Design Diploma or Degree
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ designer experience within the clothing industry
• MS Office literate
• Technically skilled in using Quark Xpress, Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Studio, Acrobat
• General Office administration
• Pattern construction
• Garment construction
• Tech packs

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[full-time] Brand Leader at The Platinum Group

2010-07-29 15:47:48

Location: South Africa
Description:

“Leadership is a matter of intelligence, trustworthiness, humaneness, courage and sternness.” – Sun Tzu: The Art of war.

If these 5 characteristics describe your approach to leadership, you may have the raw materials required to lead one of South African’s premium luxury fashion brands to continued growth and success!

This challenging, demanding and rewarding position calls for a holistic leader who understands the power of teamwork, and who can unleash human potential through effective leadership and facilitation.
It requires a broad-minded generalist, with excellent retail and/or business acumen; who can hit the ground running, inspire teams, and lead by example.

? responsibilities ?

With your holistic business perspective, you will be able to leverage the performance of the brand by focusing on the following key areas:

? Team:
Recruitment, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, growth & development, career development etc.

? Brand:
Brand performance & profitability, in-store experience, relationship building, brand building, marketing strategies etc.

? Retail :
Retail operations, risk control, stock management

? Product:
Integration between Design and Retail, product management, promotional strategies, visual merchandising conceptualization and rollout etc.

? requirements ?
? Proven leadership track record
? Proven track record of excellence and success (career, academics, sport, culture, hobbies etc)
? Exceptional interpersonal, communication & people skills
? Experience in customer service
? Experience in retail , specifically fashion retail is an advantage
? Understanding of luxury brands
? Embody the lifestyle and persona of the brand

If you are interested in the position please email your Cover letter, CV and a recent photo of yourself to Marzanne@PlatinumGroup.Co.Za

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[full-time] Fashion Design Coordinator at The Platinum Group

2010-07-29 15:33:32

Location: South Africa
Description:

Outstanding opportunity exists for a creative, talented, driven & passionate Fashion Design Coordinator.
As a champion of all elements of the design process and product life cycle, your holistic design experience will come sharply into focus as you utilize your finely tuned skills in the following areas:

responsibilities:
? Designing Seasonal ranges
? Supervision of seasonal colour palettes and mood boards to show brand direction and inspiration
? Liaising with several Suppliers to ensure high levels of quality and timeous delivery
? Co-ordinating supply to ensure regular new inputs into stores and consistently maintain optimum stock levels
? Frequent visits to our retail stores, close contact with the sales assistants to gain an understanding of consumer wants and likes and judge the success of new garments and fits
? Documentation control
? Stock control, volume planning and pricing.

requirements:
? A recognized design qualification
? 1+ years design experience
? Track record of achievement (career, sport, academic, cultural etc)
? creative AND organizational skills and drive
? A strong affinity for the brand and the brand’s lifestyle

If you are interested in the position please email your cover letter, CV, a recent photo of yourself and your portfolio to Saleemahs@PlatinumGroup.co.za

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[full-time] The Foschini Group - Design Coordinator - Jewellery and Cosmestics at The Foschini Group

2010-07-13 11:58:26

Location: South Africa
Description:

We are looking for someone who:

has minimum of 5 years experience as a Graphic Designer
has a Diploma in Graphic Art / Design
has a good knowledge of printing, typography and reproduction
has advertising design and layout experience, can work with and craft type.
previous experience with photo shoots & product styling will be essentials
has an love and excellent eye and for fashion
is able to visualise and conceptualise concepts (ATL & BTL)
is able to conceptualise instore concepts and produce/present detailed 2D mock-ups in photoshop
is highly creative and has the ability to be innovative
is able to work under pressure and has lots of energy and drive
is organised, deadline driven and excellent with time management
is flexible and multi-tasks with good attention to detail
is good teamplayer and peoples person (daily client liaison)

Key activities, amongst others will include:
constant creation and conceptualisation of new and fresh ideas
briefs interpreted and visualised
daily liaison with client and suppliers
Previous experience with cosmetics and jewellery photo shoots & product styling will be essentials
design and layout
production briefing
sending final artwork to print – set to disc, print ready files
facilitate reproduction and printing (repro & printing knowledge required)
Thorough knowledge of Apple Mac operating system and software: Specifically Macromedia Freehand and Adobe Photoshop

Preference will be given , but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

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[full-time] Buyers - The Foschini Group at The Foschini Group

2010-07-12 16:19:15

Location: South Africa
Description:

If you are a dynamic Buyer then the Foschini Group is the place for you!

Your BRILLIANT business acumen, excellent communication skills, flair and merchant eye are in demand. We’ll provide the EXCITING retail environment in which you can EXPLORE new opportunities, take on diverse CHALLENGES and make your MARK!

Do you have what it takes? If so, then this dynamic brand offers you an exciting retail environment with diverse challenges.

Responsibilities will include:

Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy
Negotiate effectively
Build and maintain good relationships with staff, suppliers and key functions in the business
Think in terms of the “big picture” as well as consider specifics and detail
Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions
Communicate effectively at all levels

The successful person will have:

An entrepreneurial, merchant-style of thinking
Excellent planning and organising skills
A proven track record in buying
An interest in and knowledge of trends
A working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable)

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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[full-time] Product Merchandisers - The Foschini Group at The Foschini Group

2010-07-12 16:03:53

Location: South Africa
Description:

The Foschini Group consists of 14 trading brands, dealing in lifestyle products that range from fashion, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics, sporting and outdoor apparel and equipment to homewares, as well as financial services. The Foschini Group trades in over 1 500 stores, making it one of the foremost specialty retailers in South Africa.

The Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd has some exciting and challenging positions that are available within various Trading Divisions in our Group for experienced Product Merchandisers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial and strategic management of the product e.g. product planning, controlling open-to-buy, reviewing weekly & monthly figures.
Management of range assortments.
Management of replenishment stock.

You need to have:

Proven working experience as a Product Merchandiser.
A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work.
Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Arthur planning.
Strong business acument and merchant thinking.
Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
A high degree of decision-making ability.
To be service orientated and a self motivated individual.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
To be assertive and able to communicate at all levels.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

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[full-time] Senior Buying Manager at Truworths

2010-07-01 10:05:50

Location: South Africa
Description:

Truworths, South Africa’s premier fashion retailer, with an enviable profit growth rate, ever diversifying portfolio of fashion concepts and the equally successful brand names accompanying them, has created this challenging new position.

This new position, based in Cape Town (South Africa), has come about due to the rapid growth of Truworths and will be perfect for an individual that would like to lead a key and sizeable part of the womenswear brands within the group.

As a seasoned merchant, you’re ahead of the league in your profession. You have exceptional product and technical merchant skills. But that’s not all. You also have the ability to trend, conceptualise, and work individual fashion aspects such as colour, fabric and silhouette into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level.

Mandated to proactively lead, develop and manage a key component of the womenswear brands buying department independently, your passion, innovation and flair for fashion will constantly take the business forward.

Critical competencies for success include:
• commercial astuteness and business acumen • successful track record in creative fashion by managing and working within the youthful fashion market innovative approach in driving business
• the ability to respond to and initiate change within significant time pressure
• understanding of the financial aspects of the merchandising function
• well-developed communication and presentation skills and the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels.

Success in this challenging fashion product leadership role calls for someone with the personality and vision to establish immediate credibility and impact. As this is a senior position, management experience of at least 5 years in merchandise buying in a fashion retailing, fashion manufacturing or international trending environment would be ideal.

If you have a proven track record of superior performance, high energy levels and you are successful and confident in leading a team, this role is for you.

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[full-time] Country Sales Manager at VBC

2010-06-10 10:41:52

Location: South Africa
Description:

The worlds leading navigation solution provider is looking to recruit a country sales manager.

This individual’s key objective will be to lead the South African sales and marketing organisation.

The individual will be responsible for developing and executing the sales plan as well as being held accountable for the assigned sales targets and have overall responsibility for facilitating growth and development of the brand.

It is essential that this individual has a track record in terms of building and leading a sales and marketing team, full understanding of distribution and retail markets as well as be a hands on individual with entrepreneurial ability.

This is an opportunity to join a world leader, a company that is committed to their people as well as an organisation that will offer excellent learning and development to the successful incumbent.

Please submit your profile to vicky@vbc.co.za

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[full-time] Merchandise Manager & Executive : Ladies Wear at Sharon Nurock Recruitment c.c.

2010-06-02 10:46:32

Location: South Africa
Description:

[Opportunity]:
Our client is a truly South African company with one of the highest levels of local content merchandise and has become the destination of choice for fashionable individuals. It has an unwavering commitment to its core business of merchandising and retailing fashion clothing and accessories.

Due to expansive growth the Group are looking to identify and attract new talent within the Fashion/ Ladies wear segment.

[Purpose of the Role]: The initial and primary focus of this role is to take responsibility for the overall performance and direction of the merchant buying areas: Lead the Department into greater growth and profitability by implementing a style of management which embodies strategic vision

[Reporting Structure]:
Reporting to the Divisional Director, form part of the Merchandise Executive Committee.

[Essential Minimum Requirements]:
• Relevant Tertiatry qualification and minimum 5 years experiance within the Clothing/ Retail industry with an emphasis on Ladies Wear

[Essential Requirements]:
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial merchant style thinking with strong business acumen, and an interest and sound knowledge of current issues facing the retail industry.
• A working knowledge of consumer marketing with the ability to understand and contribute to decisions regarding brand and product positioning issues.
• Knowledge of retail commercial environment – both local and international.
• Highly numerate with a sound and working knowledge of the use of the relevant Merchandise Management Systems.
• Ability to analyse high volume and complex data within a fast paced and pressurized environment resulting in sound decision making.
• Proven ability to respond quickly to sales patterns & initiate change to optimize profit.
• Demonstrating an entrepreneurial, merchant-style of thinking with strong business acumen / trader mentality
• Exposure to the critical path of production/clothing manufacturing an advantage
• Technical knowledge of garment construction, design and fabric key to aid effective decision making.

[Personal Characteristics]: • Strong market reputation resulting in a high degree of credibility. • Entrepreneurial, charismatic, sophisticated, inspirational and dynamic leader, combined with world-class expertise and a mature approach • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills linked to optimizing performance. • Excellent strategic and visionary skills, coupled with exceptional people and motivational abilities

Kindly contact Licia Dewing at Sharon Nurock Recruitment, Cape Town. Email: Licia@snr.co.za

Please pay special attention to the Essential Minimum Requirements as we will only be able to contact shortlisted individuals.

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[full-time] Buyer - Foschini - Cosmetics at Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd

2010-05-28 09:37:57

Location: South Africa
Description:

If you are a dynamic Buyer then Foschini is the place for you!

Your BRILLIANT business acumen, excellent communication skills, flair and merchant eye are in demand. We\‘ll provide the EXCITING retail environment in which you can EXPLORE new opportunities, take on diverse CHALLENGES and make your MARK in the Cosmetics Department.

Do you have what it takes? If so, then this dynamic brand offers you an exciting retail environment with diverse challenges.

Responsibilities will include:

The successful person will have:

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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