Designer (Contract)

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.

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.
• Must have design experience in clothing
• Experience in discount / value retail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Knowledge of fabric, garment construction, and designing into price points.

Competencies required: Performing under pressure, Presenting, Flexibility, Integrity, Creativity, Initiative, Persuasiveness, Market oriented

Closing date: Friday, 31 July 2026

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application form to our Directhire platform using the following link https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities

All external candidates please use the following link:https://pepjobs.mcidirecthire.com/

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.