South African luxury fashion brand THEBE MAGUGU is hiring a design intern — an exceptional and organized talent in design with a cross-disciplinary interest in current and topical affairs, who is highly motivated and skilled in pattern making, adobe suite, and creative ideation.
PAID DESIGN INTERNSHIP
CORE COMPETENCIES:
– Strong organizational skills
– Proficient in Adobe Suite & Pattern Making
– Cross-disciplinary interests in current and topical affairs
– Exceptional talent with commercial eye and detail in product styling
– Highly motivated, passionate, and results-oriented
– Ability to multi-task, drive for problem-solving as well as react with speed and agility
– Action-Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
– Situational adaptability
– Strong organization skills
-Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas in written and verbal form
– Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
-Strong ability to apply different mediums for creative design
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Developing Patterns
– Support in strategy and concept
– Support in maintaining/organization of styles, trims, and development library
– Collaborate and follow up on deliverables and deadlines with all cross-functional partners throughout the design process for different projects
– Prepare materials for meetings and presentations in a timely, organized manner
– Assist with organizing design archives: sketches, research, and garments
– Conduct research on fashion trends/competitive intelligence and report back to designers
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
– Assistant/freelance/internship experience preferred
– Passion for Women’s and Men’s apparel design and the Thebe Magugu Brand
EDUCATION
Relevant Degree or Diploma
Must be Based in Johannesburg
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send the following: Cover Letter, CV & Portfolio to internships@thebemagugu.com
Kindly note if any of the requested assets are not all in one email your application will be disregarded.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 JANUARY 2022.
https://www.thebemagugu.com/careers
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