Job Opportunities at Truworths

Job Description    

• Being creative is your game; you thrive on designing original artworks and branding in line with fashion trend. Keeping up to date with the latest graphics and print direction shown on the catwalks, tradeshows and key influencing brands is what drives you. In this role you will work closely with Buyers; Fashion Designers; Manufacturers; Printers and Mills to create fashionable prints that reflect each brands unique DNA. This opportunity is based at our Head Office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities    

• To design placement graphics, branding and all over prints for a variety of fabric types and garment styles
• Research print and fashion trends internationally and locally to determine key new direction in prints and graphics.
• Advise Buyers and Designers on how to interpret the latest trends into fashionable graphics for the South African market
• Be involved in preparing graphics and prints for production from a technical perspective

Qualifications and Experience    

• Graphic Design, Surface/textile design, Fashion Design or a related qualification
• Technical ability to design graphics for fashion garments and fabrics
• A basic understanding of various print techniques e.g. Screen prints, digital prints
• Knowledgeable and up to date on the latest branding and graphics for the season
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Competencies    

• Being involved and hands on with suggestions for styling details, branding and graphics
• Using computer aided design work as well as freehand sketching on programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, etc.

Closing Date    
2024/02/29

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Job Description    

• At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.
• Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition.
• The cross trained consultant can operate on the sales floor as well as on the service desk. This is a versatile individual that values customer service and enjoys working with customers. To be successful in this position you must be systems minded and have a good eye for detail and fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with finding merchandise
• Merchandising the store according to the MBP principals
• Payments and purchases on the POS system
• Opening new accounts
• Maintaining or controlling stock losses
• Building relationships with customers

Qualifications and Experience    
Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience on the floor and cash desk
• Product knowledge, passion for fashion and good selling skills

Competencies    
Behavioural:

• Proactive, self-motivated and security conscious
• Excellent customer relations and people skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Loyal, committed and energetic

Closing Date    
2023/03/12