Trainee: Design Coordinator Opportunity in Western Cape

A career opportunity has opened in Western Cape, South Africa, for a Trainee Design Coordinator. This position is ideal for graduates or recent diploma holders in Fashion Design or related fields who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic fashion environment. Candidates will work closely with retail and marketing teams to ensure seamless design and sample coordination processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all components for assigned styles are accurate and available according to the in-house critical path
• Prepare samples on time, photograph them, and have them ready for QR capsule showing with the retail team
• Produce marketing samples and deliver them to the buyer’s assistant within deadlines
• Follow up on and hand over BPS samples to retail teams for the Omni process
• Process overseas samples by ironing, photographing, ticketing, and saving them on the drive for presentations
• Keep team members informed about the status of all styles through bi-daily style reports

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced diploma or degree in Fashion Design or relevant tertiary qualification

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities

Behaviours

• Builds Network: Establishes meaningful connections and strategic relationships
• Continual Improvement: Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes
• Learning Orientation: Develops and applies expertise consistently
• Driving & Persevering: Maintains focus and determination to achieve results

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups under the Employment Equity Act.

Apply
Interested candidates can apply online here.