Creative Fashion Designer

Our client in the Fashion Industry urgently requires the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Creative Fashion Designer. Your responsibilities will include: - Create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) - Create mood boards to show to clients - Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, and shapes - Plan and develop ranges, often based on a theme - Work with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief - Liaise closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points - Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs - Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments - Adapt existing designs for mass production - Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations - Oversee production - Negotiate with customers and suppliers - Showcase your designs at fashion and other trade shows - Work with models to try out your designs and also to wear them on the catwalk at fashion shows - Manage marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis.  A minimum of 2-3 years of experience Preferred Qualifications  - Previous experience as a creative designer required - Strong sense of creativity and ability to keep up with current trends - Ability to get involved in workplace teamwork. - Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop - Proficient in English Preferred - Fashion Design Degree Preferred *Creative Designer" - Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, & highly organized individual - Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and team player - Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop - Proactively follow up on pending inquiries from sales teams - Prepare meeting samples and coordinate - Work between designers, sample, production and sales teams - Input sales orders, purchase orders and cut tickets into ERP system - Create tech packs to be sent for costing to suppliers - Lead fitting sessions & give insight on fit improvements - Create fit comments & communicate with vendor - Creativity, innovation and flair - An eye for paint and a feel for fabrics and materials - The ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box - Design and visualisation skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD) - Technical skills, including pattern cutting and sewing - Garment technology skills and knowledge - A proactive approach - Commercial awareness and business orientation - Self-promotion and confidence - Interpersonal, communication and networking skills - The ability to negotiate and to influence others - Team working skills - Good organisation and time management.