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Hi, I’m Nqobile Mdletshe, a highly creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing unique, trendsetting designs for multiple genders. I thrive on blending artistic vision with technical know-how to create fashion-forward collections that resonate with target markets. I have a proven track record of delivering excellent results through strong organizational skills, innovative design concepts, and a deep understanding of current industry trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding the design process from concept through CAD, patternmaking, and production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.…Hi, I’m Nqobile Mdletshe, a highly creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing unique, trendsetting designs for multiple genders. I thrive on blending artistic vision with technical know-how to create fashion-forward collections that resonate with target markets. I have a proven track record of delivering excellent results through strong organizational skills, innovative design concepts, and a deep understanding of current industry trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding the design process from concept through CAD, patternmaking, and production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

Nqobile Mdletshe

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +1

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Hi, I’m Nqobile Mdletshe, a highly creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing unique, trendsetting designs for multiple genders. I thrive on blending artistic vision with technical know-how to create fashion-forward collections that resonate with target markets. I have a proven track record of delivering excellent results through strong organizational skills, innovative design concepts, and a deep understanding of current industry trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding the design process from concept through CAD, patternmaking, and production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.…Hi, I’m Nqobile Mdletshe, a highly creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing unique, trendsetting designs for multiple genders. I thrive on blending artistic vision with technical know-how to create fashion-forward collections that resonate with target markets. I have a proven track record of delivering excellent results through strong organizational skills, innovative design concepts, and a deep understanding of current industry trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding the design process from concept through CAD, patternmaking, and production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

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Hi, I’m Nqobile Mdletshe, a highly creative and detail-oriented fashion designer with over 9 years of experience in conceptualizing and developing unique, trendsetting designs for multiple genders. I thrive on blending artistic vision with technical know-how to create fashion-forward collections that resonate with target markets.

I have a proven track record of delivering excellent results through strong organizational skills, innovative design concepts, and a deep understanding of current industry trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding the design process from concept through CAD, patternmaking, and production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

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Expert

Work Experience

Designer - Kidswear at The Foschini Group (Jet Division)

February 1, 2025 - Present

Create look and feel for seasonal merchandise based on global trends and key lessons learned; incorporate brand handwriting into ranges; brief and manage design partners; present and develop key items for the upcoming season; monitor weekly sales and season developments; provide comprehensive CAD drawings and tech packs; develop new product categories and iterations; keep buying teams informed with trend information; manage the design process through brief to production with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and cost targets.

In-Season Designer (Fashion CAD Designer) Kidswear at MR Price Group – Apparel

February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Trend research, development and creation of market-leading ranges; identify and execute new product opportunities; design ranges using sales data and insights; create storyboards for each season; collaborate with buyers to shape product direction and ensure alignment with brand strategy; support merchants and attend product reviews; create tech packs for production including measurements, materials and trims.

Designer at Blue Horizon Licensing

June 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Work with retailers and licensees on product development through mood boards and mock-ups; conduct trend research for the SA market; CAD designs, strike-offs, pre-production and bulk samples; store visits and updates to style guides; collaborate with designers to meet targets; provide creative support for international presentations; branding for displays and licensing events.

Junior Designer & Patternmaker at Spike Apparel

May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015

Trend forecasting; create CAD designs for retailers across genders; manage overseas samples and update sample register; create ranges and storyboards for each season; produce core boards and fashion packs; collaborate with buyers and other designers; translate designs into detailed patterns for construction; create detailed tech packs with measurements, seam allowances and construction details.

Junior Designer at Gemelli

February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2014

Trend forecasting; create CAD designs for retailers across genders; manage overseas samples and update sample register; create ranges and storyboards for each season; develop core boards and fashion packs for clients; collaborate with buyers and other designers.