Fashion Designer
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Job Overview

We are looking for a creative and energetic Fashion Designer to produce high quality designs. You should have basic knowledge of garment technology and the production process. Besides designing clothes and accessories, you should also conceptualize and forecast design trends. 

Your ability to visualize patterns differently and market those to retailers, fashion houses and boutiques will be an added advantage. Also, converting rough sketches into eye-catching designs and going an extra mile to offer client satisfaction is a bonus. 

You will be responsible for visiting textile showrooms, fashion shows and events to check the latest collections. Your keen interest in creating designs to represent a specific colour palette or mood is vital. You should be able to develop patterns that not only capture the spirit but also appeal commercially. 

Your responsibilities also include guiding your team members, calculating the production cost and identifying niche markets for your designs. You should be able to negotiate with vendors when sourcing fabrics and trims. You will be responsible to oversee the production process and ensure timely delivery of the final product. 

If your design concepts attract both ready to wear and high fashion audiences, then our company may be the perfect fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Designing clothes and accessories to meet brief

• Forecasting and developing new patterns

• Drafting design sketches 

• Supervising the entire production process

• Preparing and providing design samples to clients

• Analyzing and researching new industry and market trends

• Delivering final product in-line with the company’s standards

• Testing different types of materials and colours to ensure high quality product

• Attending workshops, fashion shows and events to upgrade skill

• Offering ideas and suggestions for collection themes

• Selecting and purchasing materials and fabrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or relevant field

• 3+ years of experience as a Fashion Designer, Costume Designer or internship at a reputed design firm. 

• Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Ability to work independently and with a tight budget

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Impressive oral and written communication skills

• Ability to present and communicate ideas clearly

• Highly self-motivated

• Possessing fashion industry and commercial knowledge

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Excellent fashion sense

• Research and detail oriented

• Desire to acquire new skills

• Creative thinker and flexible worker