Website PEP
Welcome to PEP! PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 1800 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral policie… read mores, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Flash electricity tokens, a VISA debit card called PEPplus and more… PEP employs more than 15000 people who are united by one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world called Sikhula KunYe (which means we are growing together). PEP conducts more than 265 million customer transactions and sells around 600 million products per year. It sells 50% of all cellular handsets, 55% of all schoolwear and 72% of all school shoes in South Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who on a very small budget make it possible for their families to live with dignity and pride. Radnor Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Description
To identify the season’s trends and combine this with PEP customer knowledge to ensure the most desirable product goes to stores to surprise and delight our customers.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Keep abreast of seasonal trends and find ways to adapt these for our customers.
Collaborate with buyers to put the best range forward.
Collaborate with buyers on product workshops and seasonal themes.
Manage the tech pack process and adhere to trigger dates with technologists.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of graphic designers.
Ensure critical deadlines are met.
Keep up to date with competitors through store visits.
Build collaborative relationships with the buying team and feed trend information.
Presenting ideas to the merchandise team in a professional manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Fashion Design Diploma or relevant degree.
5 years of design experience within a large retail space.
Menswear experience is advantageous..
Experience in discount / value retail.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Knowledge of fabric, garment construction, and designing into price points.
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