Mockshop Operator at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities:

Maintain the backend of Mockshop to ensure a quick clean and accurate interface.

• Upload images to database.
• Correcting images for optimal display. Sizing, deep etching.
• Determine & add image attributes not maintained in BuyPlan e.g. garment dimensions.
• Create image facing and folding options based on product store position.
• Collate & categorise images for optimal end-user experience, analysis. 
• Upload store plans and maintain database for future store problem solving.

Maintain Mannequin and Torso assets incl. product facings and merchandise placements.

• Style and Photograph required images of mannequin & torso’s prepared by Brands.
• Correcting images for optimal display. Deep etching and upload.
• Determine & add image attributes not maintained in BuyPlan. 
• Create image facing and folding options. 
• Collate & categorise images for optimal end-user experience.
• Create signage holders and import signage options seasonally and monthly for campaigns.

Create and maintain store plans for PIS, new stores, and problem-solving stores.

• Receive and visualise block plans of stores from Brands or GSD. .DXF files for import. 
• Review & amend layouts with Visual Manager.
• Review stock volumes and densities and capacity plan departments for analysis export to Merchant team.

Receive and upload accurate data for Mockshop Use.

• Uploading of data – ensure backend automation is live and all data streams are current. 
• Quality assurance of data availability and Clothing measurements maintenance to ensure accuracy of instore placement.
• View creation for easy Mockshop Data navigation by brand.

Communication

• Visual Presentations delivered and verbal and written communication meet company quality / standards and expectations (comprehensive and factually correct)
• Visual Communications prepped for Yoobic with on time launches of all Yoobic store comms.
• Ad hoc communication
• Assist with model store and housing workshops via Mockshop.
• Mock-ups - communicate and facilitate any communication and set up processes required to get relevant sign off for various projects for mock-ups in Mockshop with visual manager.
• Analysis export to enable support for Merchant, Brand and Social departments.
• Comms 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.
• Back of house viability understanding – adjustments of replenishment rules based on stock volumes and season timing.
• Density and Capacity analysis and review with senior allocators for upcoming seasons. e.g. stock availability and flow for enhanced store comms.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in VM retail
• Any form of design experience will be advantageous, i.e. InDesign, Graphic design or CAD
• Fashion experience will be advantageous.