Creative Product Designer (Permanent)

Job Title: Creative Product Designer Start Date: 2026-08-24 - 2026-09-23 Vacancy Type: Permanent DBN003314 Sectors: Textiles/Clothing Industry Location: KwaZulu Natal , Durban Salary: (Negotiable) Brief: adobe illustrator|adobe photoshop|apparel designer|cad designer|creative product designer|fashion cad designer|fashion designer|fashion product designer|footwear designer|footwear product designer|graphic designer – fashion|junior fashion designer|junior product designer|product designer|product development designer An exciting opportunity has become available for a Creative Product Designer to join a Durban-based fashion importer and leading supplier to major South African fashion retail chains. Detail: Duties and responsibilities: Produce high-quality CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop. Research international fashion, footwear and current trends. Identify and interpret trends in product, styling, colour and the fashion market. Bring creative ideas and concepts to the table proactively, rather than waiting to be briefed. Conduct online and international trend research and translate findings into commercially relevant product ideas for different retail customers. Explore and utilise AI, e-commerce, digital design and new tools to improve and speed up design and development processes. Manage multiple briefs and deadlines while working effectively within an office-based team environment. Contribute to the development of the women's and girls' footwear product, trend and creative direction over time. Work with major South African retail customers and international suppliers as part of the broader product development process. Use creativity and technical skills to help identify future product opportunities and turn ideas into relevant commercial products. Requirements: Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills, with the ability to produce good-quality CADs. Genuine passion for fashion, footwear and current international trends. Strong eye for product, styling, colour and developments within the fashion market. Creative and proactive, with the confidence to contribute ideas independently. Comfortable conducting online and international trend research. Ability to translate trends into commercially relevant product ideas. Interest in AI, e-commerce/digital design and new design tools. Strong team player who is comfortable working in an office environment. Ability to manage multiple briefs and deadlines. Relevant fashion, product or design industry experience would be preferable. Exceptional graduates or young designers with a standout portfolio, strong technical ability and the right creative mindset will also be considered. Previous footwear experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Strong creative eye, energy and willingness to learn. Ideally suited to a female candidate, with the opportunity to eventually take greater ownership of the women's and girls' footwear product, trend and creative side of the business. Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, www.talentedrecruitment.co.za should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles. IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”). show more... For more information please contact: Talya Kimberley Apply