Designer - Outdoor Apparel

Location:	Cape Town
Job level:	Mid
Reference:	#114935
Company:	Cape union mart

The outdoor design team at Cape Union Mart Group is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and driven designer to produce designs for the K-Way brand, focusing on women’s, kids’, and youth outdoor apparel. The successful candidate will work closely with the buying team, K-Way factory, and overseas suppliers to oversee the end-to-end design process in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design outdoor apparel aligned with the product and range strategy for the portfolio.
• Source new fabrics and trims in line with international trends.
• Work with the K-Way factory to brief and update samples and styles for fit and seal.
• Travel internationally to brief samples and update styles with overseas suppliers.
• Create detailed design technical briefing packs, including measurements and relevant information.
• Design branding in accordance with product and brand principles.
• Develop seasonal colour palettes and match colours and trims to brand and range guidelines.
• Research local and international trends, delivering two seasonal design brief presentations.
• Provide key item and category trend forecasts.
• Compile and present core and seasonal colour and style flow boards.
• Collaborate with buyers and QA to ensure effective QA and production processes.

Requirements:

Experience and qualifications:

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within a design environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is essential.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is advantageous.
• Understanding garment construction/manufacturing is a plus.
• Valid driver’s licence and owning a vehicle are advantageous due to regional travel requirements.

Competencies required:

• Ability to follow directions from the design lead.
• Strong eye for colour and understanding of colour theory.
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable designs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and outcomes-focused.
• Passionate, self-motivated, and trustworthy.

Additional information:

Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Hiring decisions will prioritise candidates who meet the role requirements and enhance the diversity of the team, aligned with the company’s Employment Equity plan.

Posted on 17 Jan 15:48, Closing date 17 Jan