Product Designer and Buyer
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Organisation Name: Cosmic Fashion Options (PTY) Ltd
Department: Marketing
Physical Address: 23 Quark Crescent Linbro Business Park Sandton, 2196
Contact: Karen Magill/Carryn Yates
Reports to: Senior Buyer / Managing Director
Position type Type: Full Time
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 16:15.
Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 per month
About Us:
Cosmic Fashion Options is South Africa’s leading importer and distributor of fashion and beauty accessories. We supply major national retailers with trend-driven, high-volume ranges across hair accessories, gift items, seasonal apparel, grooming, and beauty products.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and trend-focused Buyer with a flair for intermediate graphic design. This hybrid role combines product sourcing and range building with hands-on design responsibilities, including CAD creation, packaging layout, and marketing visuals.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in bringing fast fashion concepts to life -- from product to shelf.
Key Responsibilities:
Buying & Product Development:
- Identify and source fast-moving fashion accessories, gift items, and beauty tools aligned with seasonal trends and retailer strategies.
- Build product ranges tailored to different retail formats and target markets.
- Manage critical paths, pricing, MOQ negotiations, and order timelines with overseas suppliers.
- Monitor sales, react to performance, and initiate repeat or markdown strategies.
Design & Visual Communication:
- Create clear and accurate product CADs and mock-ups for presentation and development.
- Design packaging artwork (hang tags, header cards, blister packs, etc.) in accordance with retailer guidelines and brand positioning.
- Assist in the design of marketing materials and lookbooks for internal and clientfacing use.
- Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and layout across product lines and categories.
Trend & Market Research:
- Analyse local and international markets for trend direction and competitor activity.
- Interpret seasonal trends into commercial product ideas, including moodboards and colour palettes.
- Present concept and range boards to senior management and retail buyers.
Requirments:
Skills & Experience:
3+ years’ experience in retail buying or product development in fashion (preferential).
- Intermediate graphic design experience in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Strong commercial eye with a deep understanding of trend application in a mass retail context.
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers and managing import timelines and costing.
- Excellent presentation, planning, and communication skills.
Software Proficiency:
- Adobe Illustrator - Essential for product CADs and tech packs.
- Photoshop - Retouching, marketing visuals, and mock-ups.
- InDesign - Layouts for presentations, catalogues, and lookbooks.
- Excel - Budgeting, costing sheets, and order tracking.
Qualities:
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Flexible and fast-thinking - able to pivot based on trends or retailer needs.
- Creative and analytical mindset - balancing design with commercial acumen.
- Team player who thrives in a deadline-driven, trend-conscious environment.
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