Junior Fashion Designer - PPE

Introduction

South Africa's premier supplier of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Cleaning Chemicals, Paper Products, Industrial Consumable Supplies and Workwear is looking for a Junior Fashion Designer to join their successful team.

Scope

To support the Product Management team in the design, development, enhancement, and commercialization of the Company's branded and customer-specific PPE, workwear, safety footwear, and related industrial products.

The Junior Product & Fashion Designer will assist in translating customer requirements, market trends, safety requirements, and operational needs into functional, fit-for-purpose product designs that align with the the Company brand and customer expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Site Visits

• Visit mines, factories, logistics companies, food plants and construction sites.

• Understand real-world working conditions.

• Observe PPE usage.

PPE Compliance Awareness

• Learn SANS, ISO and relevant PPE standards.

• Understand flame-retardant, acid-resistant, arc-rated and reflective garment requirements.

Competitive Product Benchmarking

• Analyze competitor trends of workwear and international brands.

Innovation Pipeline

• Develop at least 3–5 new product concepts annually.

AI-Assisted Product Development

• Use tools such as Claude and AI design platforms to accelerate concept generation, technical documentation and trend analysis.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12

• Qualification in Fashion Design/ Clothing Design/ Product Design/ Textile Design

• 1– 3 years’ experience in Fashion Design, Product Development, Apparel Manufacturing or Product Management support.

• Exposure to garment construction and product design principles.

• Experience using design software

• PPE industry experience/ Corporate clothing experience and Textile industry experience (advantageous)

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in outdoor and formal clothing design.

Experience in PPE is not essential for this role.

Own car is preferable

Attributes

• Creative and Innovation

• Attention to Detail

• Trend Awareness

• Communication & Teamwork

• Adaptability & Willingness to Learn

Package & Remuneration

R15K - R16K + Provident fund

Interested?

Should you not receive a response within 14 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.