Our client is a well-established NZ fashion retailer in Australasia; they deliver creative and stylish clothing to suit an everyday relaxed lifestyle. Comfort, quality and fit are a key focus in their designs, which have a distinctive edge and attention to detail. A Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator role has become available within their close knit design team.

Create process & manipulate print/s, create print repeats and factory ready artwork for garments including colour matching for prints.

Create artwork for screens, trims, labels and swing tags, and any other artwork pertaining to the branding needs of each style.

Ensure all branding is consistent with the brand identity.

Flood prints into garments in various colours to assist designers in their decision-making process.

Set up lab dip, and artwork requests required for design and send to the relevant factories.

Check strike offs against requests upon receipt from suppliers.

Approve strike offs and artwork as required.

File and maintain accurate records of the timeline of each print through to production.

Help to prepare colour palettes for seasonal ranges.

View print ranges in collaboration with Design Team.

Create and maintain accurate design boards each season for the design team.

Trend Forecasting & Research (seasonally), including setting up inspiration boards for Design Team.

Preparing sketches for selling the range and ensuring the sketches are an accurate and aspirational representation of the range.

Prepare and maintain range books for selling purposes.

Send stores the necessary digital packs imagery and marketing material for each season.

Attend all photo shoots ensuring enough shots are being produced to fulfil brand and marketing requirements.

Assist in preparing ranges for selling, with grid shots and images for sync.

Organise to photograph and clear-cut styles for website E-commerce and sales books.

Help create, run, and monitor competitions to ensure high engagement from customers.

Be an advocate for design across all promotional and marketing activities to ensure the brand is consistent and our campaigns are cohesive across platforms.

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

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For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!

 POSITION OVERVIEW

Position:         Presser
 
Our client was voted Best Drycleaner in Auckland by Metro Magazine. They are recommended by New Zealand's leading fashion designers and have an unrivalled reputation for outstanding quality and service.
 
They employ leading edge technology and have over 45 employees operating in a world class production environment.
 
They are seeking an experienced and productive presser with good spoken English. Must have excellent attention to detail and a strong quality focus.
They provide a comfortable and friendly working environment where staff are treated with respect and integrity.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the market leader in the drycleaning industry where you will be paid at the very top end of the market and have stable and secure full-time employment.
 

Our fabulous client is looking for a new Account Manager to help take their brand and social media approach to a new level. The Account Manager will support and manage the marketing efforts for one of our key brands, primarily through social media platforms and online presence. Specific responsibilities include:

·       Managing all day-to-day operations of the brand’s social media presence (all platforms)

·       Working with Marketing Manager to set the strategy, mood/story, and design for the brand’s social media channels (both business and collection)

·        Planning, prep, and scheduling all required photo shoots of the brand’s collection (including marketing materials for collection launch and look books)

·        Planning, creating, and posting content for the brand’s marketing efforts (primarily social media-related)

·        Participating in collection vision meetings with Director of Design and Communications to ensure social media of the brand matches the story and vision from the design team

·        Reporting social media metrics for the brand’s channels and increase interaction with the brand across all channels

·        Coordinating photo shoots and other content creation requirements for the brand

·        Managing the press set, loans, and collaborations for the brand’s collection

·        Managing email accounts for the brand

·        Creating and implementing brand visuals including:

·        Website

·        Presentation material

·        Required Skills

·        Undergraduate degree in marketing or design-related field of study

·        Working knowledge of Adobe creative suite, with an emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom

·        Demonstrable experience in deadline management 

·        A passion for marketing, social media, and story-telling

·        Goal and task oriented with a strong attention to detail

·        Excellent communication and organization skills

·        Proficient in all standard Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

·        Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining deadlines and performance at a high level

·        Passion for working alongside other creatives to tell compelling stories through visual and written content and industry-leading design

·        Must be able and willing to work from the headquarters office located in Auckland, New Zealand (via either self-paid relocation and work visa or current residence in Auckland)

    Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/apparelhr

For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

09 368 1300 / 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!

Buying  

·        Create templates and prepare all information to be sent to marketing ahead of going live on the website

• Monitor all live deals and do not let them close without approval and checking success of sales
• Confirm an agreed order with suppliers and raise POs
• Gathering product information from suppliers, keeping close tabs on following up if no response
• Answering customer service queries relating to products
• Coordinate with each department depending on product stage i.e. Marketing, Production and   Customer Services
• Re-costing and confirming repeat orders
• Assist in sourcing new/old suppliers to see who can produce new items being proposed
• Sourcing and costing new products
• Develop new suppliers through research (Alibaba or overseas agents)
• Co-coordinating and recording buying samples received
• Communicating with the Showroom about the arrival of samples and helping to set-up the samples
• Assisting with QC when products arrive into the Warehouse
• Assisting the Warehouse to count or label stock when needed 

Production

• Assisting with adhoc production tasks
• Checking and amending instruction manuals
• Maintain office procedures, processes, systems
• Maintain and manage all orders within the company’s system
• Highlight areas where service and efficiency within the production process can be improved

Relationships

Internal

• Attend weekly meetings with company GM and buying Manager to brainstorm product ideas, market research of current trends
• Provide translation for buying and marketing departments from suppliers
• Discuss product success with the GM and whether to pull a product or leave it running on a promotion
• Liaise with both the customer service and marketing team in terms of product enquires for customers
• Coordinate with the Shipping Department to check if orders need to be consolidated as a Full
• Container Loading to save on costing.
• Assist the buying department in communicating with the factories over any questions or information they need to answer 

External

• Initiate contact with current or new suppliers with new orders
• Negotiate product prices with suppliers and relay information accurately in regards to price, design, quantity and deadlines
• Confirm packaging requirements, terms of business and shipping terms with suppliers
• Raise orders with suppliers once approval has been granted
• Approve pre-production samples that are sent from suppliers to ensure they meet the outlined criteria

Health and Safety

• Ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with legal, Site and Corporate H&S Guidelines
• Show personal responsibility in safety by following safety standards at all times
• Report on safety issues & performances in a timely manner, and propose solutions
• Work co-operatively with the team and Health and Safety Officer

Person specification

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Good understanding of overseas production and processes
• Experience dealing with international suppliers
• Knowledge of how to work out productions costs/margins would be beneficial
• Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Proven practical experience of working in a role that requires handling multiple tasks at one time
• Experience navigating around MS Applications especially Excel

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and efficient
• Resourceful personality and the ability to think out of the box when sourcing new products
• Excellent communication skills, being fluent in a second language would be an advantage
• Superb problem-solving skills
• Can work as part of multiple teams across different departments

Our confidentiality is guaranteed!

Register with us today and apply online!! www.apparelhr.com

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/apparelhr

For more information about this great opportunity,

Please contact Julie Malone on

 021 1560 111

Or email fashion@apparelhr.co.nz to find out more!