Job Description

:Responsibilities:

• Manage / collaborate the Project Brief with relevant Buyers / Planners / Mockshop Team
• Create the Project Job Bag and initiate the Timeline Process / and Process Tracker
• Advise stakeholders and maintain project status and risk areas pertaining to xe2x80x9cOn Timexe2x80x9d delivery
• Analyze the Buy Plan Data and create the requisite xe2x80x9cRangexe2x80x9d of products and items to be used in each project / Event Correcting of images for optimal display.
• Sizing, deep etching, resolution and formatting
• Determine & add image attributes not maintained in Buy Plan e.g.garment dimensions, colour correction
• Create image facing and folding options based on product store position.
• Collate & categorize images for optimal end-user experience, analysis and reports / storyboards
• Upload store plans (extracted from GSD) and maintain database for future usage

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in VM retail
• All form of Computer Aided Design / IT Software experience will be advantageous, i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, CAD, PowerPoint, Sketch Up, Excel, Buy Plan and Mockshop Graphic / Textile Design
• CAD Fashion experience will be advantageous

Skills:

• Strong Design and technical skills
• Communication: Communicate with Merchants to ensure all back-end data is submitted in time for store setup and review.
• Research: seasonal research of merchandising standards set by local and international retailers, with special focus on competitor brands.
• Stakeholder management

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.#LMN-1About Us:Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us?About the Team:We at Jet are passionate about putting our customers first, working smart, fast and always doing the right thing. We have a passion to constantly learn and to build trust in all that we do.We aspire to be the most loved value retailer in Southern Africa through offering fashion for all in the family across clothing and home. We are #GoodForLife.We are looking for a team player that embodies all of our values while driving high performance. If you are energetic, focused and set on bringing about change, we would love to hear from you.

The Foschini Group