07/08/2026 updated
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Menswear & Lingerie Designer | CAD & Technical Specialist | 15+ Years in Fashion & Retail
Durban, South Africa
Only remote
Vega School of BrandingAbout me
Creative and commercially driven Fashion Designer with 15+ years' experience across menswear, womenswear, kidswear, underwear, and lingerie. Expert in CAD, tech packs, trend research, graphics, and range building, delivering trend-led, commercially successful collections and private labels.
Computer-Aided DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe InDesignDesign Layout RecordsGraphic DesignFashion IndustryClothing TechnologyBrand Design
CAD Design & Technical Pack Creation
Expertise in CAD development and the creation of detailed technical packs across menswear, ladieswear, kidswear, underwear, and lingerie categories, supporting accurate production and sampling processes.
Fashion Design & Range Development
Extensive experience in full range building, seasonal concept development, and product design across multiple apparel categories including menswear, lingerie, underwear, and streetwear.
Lingerie & Underwear Design
Specialisation in the design and development of lingerie and underwear collections, including fabric sourcing, trim development, sampling oversight, and ensuring strong commercial retail performance.
Graphic Artwork
Creation of placement print artwork and graphic designs for various apparel ranges, utilising Adobe Creative Suite tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Trend Forecasting & Research
Conducting seasonal trend research and delivering trend presentations to guide collection direction and ensure commercially relevant, trend-aligned product development.
Range Planning
Planning and structuring product ranges to align with brand identity, commercial targets, and seasonal requirements across multiple retail environments.
Brand Development
Experience in developing in-house private labels and building brand identity, including founding and managing an independent streetwear brand showcased at SA Fashion Week.
Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (CS6), Adobe Illustrator (CS6), and Adobe InDesign (CS6), applied across design, graphic artwork, and technical documentation tasks.
Menswear & Streetwear Design
Hands-on experience leading menswear private label collections and developing streetwear ranges, with a strong understanding of commercial performance and brand positioning.
Expertise in CAD development and the creation of detailed technical packs across menswear, ladieswear, kidswear, underwear, and lingerie categories, supporting accurate production and sampling processes.
Fashion Design & Range Development
Extensive experience in full range building, seasonal concept development, and product design across multiple apparel categories including menswear, lingerie, underwear, and streetwear.
Lingerie & Underwear Design
Specialisation in the design and development of lingerie and underwear collections, including fabric sourcing, trim development, sampling oversight, and ensuring strong commercial retail performance.
Graphic Artwork
Creation of placement print artwork and graphic designs for various apparel ranges, utilising Adobe Creative Suite tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Trend Forecasting & Research
Conducting seasonal trend research and delivering trend presentations to guide collection direction and ensure commercially relevant, trend-aligned product development.
Range Planning
Planning and structuring product ranges to align with brand identity, commercial targets, and seasonal requirements across multiple retail environments.
Brand Development
Experience in developing in-house private labels and building brand identity, including founding and managing an independent streetwear brand showcased at SA Fashion Week.
Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (CS6), Adobe Illustrator (CS6), and Adobe InDesign (CS6), applied across design, graphic artwork, and technical documentation tasks.
Menswear & Streetwear Design
Hands-on experience leading menswear private label collections and developing streetwear ranges, with a strong understanding of commercial performance and brand positioning.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2014
Languages
EnglishGood
Project history
Design and development of underwear and lingerie collections, CAD creation and detailed technical packs, fabric sourcing and trim development, seasonal trend research and concept building, overseeing sampling, fittings, and production processes, and ensuring strong commercial performance in retail.
Led design and development of menswear private label collections, trend research and seasonal presentations, CAD development and graphic artwork, range planning and product development, and contributed to positive sales growth and brand positioning.
Placement print artwork for boys and girls ranges, CAD development, and technical design support.