Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: NoIntroductionTo identify and present a cohesive and on-brand look and feel across the Homeware category. This role plays a key part in delivering forward-thinking trend insights to drive innovation and commercial success, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and cross-business growth opportunities.Job descriptionTrend Research and Concept Development (Pre-Season)

• Conduct in-depth global trend research using platforms such as WGSN, industry reports, social media, online retailers, and leading homeware brands for inspiration and concept development.
• Analyse macro consumer and lifestyle trends to identify opportunities that inform buying and marketing strategies.
• Conduct store visits to understand trends, product performance, assortment balance and customer experience (online and in-store).
• Work collaboratively to generate innovative product ideas based on trend insights.
• Develop and present seasonal material, texture, and colour trend reports to inform the sourcing and product development strategy.
• Provide guidance on key print, pattern, and graphic trends, ensuring relevance to the Homeware category.
• Curate high-level seasonal colour palettes and mood boards that feed into product design and range building.
• Present design briefs to relevant stakeholders to guide range development.

Collaborate and Communication with Stakeholders

• Identify product opportunities for tests in season
• Identify opportunities for 3rd party collaborations.
• Identify opportunities around key seasonal events and drive Cross group collaborations where appropriate.
• Drive innovation & sustainability with fabric techs and sourcing
• Present quarterly trend updates to the community.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in design or trend forecasting, preferably within the Homeware category.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and other industry-standard design tools, with strong sketching and illustration skills.
• Experience using trend forecasting platforms (e.g., WGSN) and conducting high-level market analysis.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to translate trends into commercially successful product lines.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and contribute to strategic planning.

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