Our client in the Fashion Industry urgently requires the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Creative Fashion Designer. Your responsibilities will include: • Create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) • Create mood boards to show to clients • Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, and shapes • Plan and develop ranges, often based on a theme • Work with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief • Liaise closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points • Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs • Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments • Adapt existing designs for mass production • Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations • Oversee production • Negotiate with customers and suppliers • Showcase your designs at fashion and other trade shows • Work with models to try out your designs and also to wear them on the catwalk at fashion shows • Manage marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience Preferred Qualifications  • Previous experience as a creative designer required • Strong sense of creativity and ability to keep up with current trends • Ability to get involved in workplace teamwork. • Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Proficient in English Preferred • Fashion Design Degree Preferred *Creative Designer" • Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, & highly organized individual • Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and team player • Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Proactively follow up on pending inquiries from sales teams • Prepare meeting samples and coordinate • Work between designers, sample, production and sales teams • Input sales orders, purchase orders and cut tickets into ERP system • Create tech packs to be sent for costing to suppliers • Lead fitting sessions & give insight on fit improvements • Create fit comments & communicate with vendor • Creativity, innovation and flair • An eye for paint and a feel for fabrics and materials • The ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box • Design and visualisation skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD) • Technical skills, including pattern cutting and sewing • Garment technology skills and knowledge • A proactive approach • Commercial awareness and business orientation • Self-promotion and confidence • Interpersonal, communication and networking skills • The ability to negotiate and to influence others • Team working skills • Good organisation and time management.