About Us

Who We Are

Lively Fabrics, Based in Cape Town, is the epitome of Creativity. Our product offering is designed to empower your creative visions with longevity, durability, and the bold, imaginative spirit that our name implies.

Our community of novice to expert sewists, designers, brands and craftspeople who value high-quality textiles, are at the forefront of our mind and our source of inspiration.

Hence, Our Team, consisting of many passionate souls, oversees every step from the idea~ to the mill~ to your eyes and to your hands.

Meet the Team Below...

Sales Team

Kurwin Carnow

Sales & Creative Director

Ethan Jodamus

Retail Sales Agent

Jesse Kabeya

Retail Sales Agent

Creative Design Team

Roné Carsten

Lead Creative Designer

Hanaa Gierdien

Creative Designer

Dana Slinger

Creative Designer

WE'RE HIRING: Textile Sales Lead (Retail Business)

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Position Type: Full-Time (on-site)

Experience Level: Hobby Sewist / Fashion-Textile Graduate / Knowledgeable Salesman

Do you wear your creativity on your sleeve? Can you bring the creative or design visions of others to life?

We are seeking a vibrant Textile Sales Lead to elevate our client buying experience. In this role, you'll combine your technical fabric knowledge to drive sales while leading a sales team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, direct, and motivate the sales team daily. Serve as the go-to reference for technical textile questions, delegate daily tasks, and foster a high-performance customer service environment.
Client Consultation: Guide clients, designers, and makers through our fabric selections with tailored advice on weight, drape, care, and project suitabilities.
Client Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with clients, process orders, and design professionals seeking specialized fabric solutions.
Drive Sales Proceedings: Proactively engage visitors, lead by example, build multi-item orders, and drive the team to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
Fabric & Stock Management: Keep display bolts organized, assist with inventory counts, and ensure top-tier visual merchandising.

Qualifications & Skills

Textile Knowledge (ESSENTIAL): You must know your fibres, weaves, knits, and fabric applications. Eg. You can instantly distinguish flax from rayon, understand grainlines, and explain proper fabric care.
Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability (or strong interest) to direct a team, give constructive direction, and maintain high productivity.
Background: A degree/diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Garment Technology, OR equivalent proven hands-on experience in using textiles.
Sales Drive: Energetic, goal-oriented, and comfortable actively engaging clients.
Communication: Warm, Vibrant, confident, and persuasive interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

Hands-on Leadership & Industry Exposure: Gain direct management experience while working with high-quality textiles and industry clientele daily.
Growth Opportunities: Hone high-value sales, build real-world clientele, and team management skills with direct trajectory into management or buying roles.
Perks: Generous monthly textile allowance, and a creative team culture.