My profession is within the fashion retail stores around the Durban area. As a brand coach I assist my clients (store that house the Adidas brand) create memorable Adidas shopping environment that stand out.I develop and creative visual concepts to build an attractive store display, to capture the customers attention.My purpose as a Brand coach / Visual merchandising is to optimize the presentation of apparel and accessories to better highlight their features and benefits. I make sure the apparel and accessories attracts, engage, and motivate the customer towards making a purchase.

As an Intern Designer working in a fast pace fashion environment. I was required to focus on both CAD and fashion Graphic design for the allocated brand. I work alongside the brands Buyer team and design team. My responsibility: - Is to create technical drawing of a garment which show design details. -Create style sheets which translate the detailing of the garment in words. -Is to work with buyers by assisting with Trend research, analys and picking season designs, making of samples and presentation. -is to visit Suppliers and coordinate and distribute fabrics and trims needed for manufacturing. -Is to recreate prints to be used on T-shirts, All overprint and clothing Labels / tags. - Is to complete cost sheets, specifications sheet, purchase orders and quality check reports.

As a designers assistant I was required to create fashion illustration and CAD, assist with garment construction and costing , fabric buying and consulting with clients. The program was more about equipping young designers with skills and experience of working within a fashion brand.

As a Sales assistant I was required to provide a good customer shopping experience. I also handle online orders by coordinate product picked by customers, pack, seal and complete RTT documents . I was responsible for stock count, stork updates and cleaning the store. I was required to assisted the in-store Visual Merchandise with store set up and changing of mannequins Making sure the mannequins are dressed as requested.