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Marise Louw

@mariselouw

I design, develop, and buy commercially successful apparel ranges.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities in apparel design, technical design, product development, or buying where I can create commercially successful ranges, develop products from concept to delivery, and continue learning within a collaborative team.

At Sportsmans Warehouse, I design and buy local and international apparel ranges, from fabric sourcing and trend forecasting to product pricing, margins, seasonal budgets, and launches. I develop swimwear for women, girls, men, and boys, including tech packs, packaging, screen prints, and sublimation prints.

Previously at Performance Brands and Eurotex Clothing, I created apparel designs, CAD work, storyboards, colour boards, technical packs, and product concepts across gymwear, tenniswear, trek wear, accessories, ladieswear, and menswear. I work closely with suppliers to achieve accurate fit, measurements, quality, production timing, and profitable costing.

My passion is in the design phase of fashion, where I bring creativity to my designs and storyboards while continuously learning, improving, and supporting my team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Apparel Design/ Apparel Buyer

Sportsmans Warehouse

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Responsible for fabric sourcing, trend forecasting, and development of tech-packs and packaging for swimwear. Managed buying of apparel ranges locally and internationally, analyzed sales data, and built seasonal product ranges.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Design Academy of Fashion

Diploma in Fashion Design, Fashion Design

2020 - 2022

Completed a fashion design program, earning the Truworths Award for Merchandising and serving as valedictorian.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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