Trend research and in-depth market survey in order to thoroughly understand the market needs.
Exploration of patterns, colors and techniques to create current and unusual print designs keeping in mind the brands product range.
Development of Print designs and planning unique and new placements, motifs and layouts
Research and develop ideas from various sources; scanning, redrawing and changing colour ways; using software packages to create recent effects.
To design and develop current prints seasonally
Provide design/concept boards to communicate design and seasonal direction for textile prints, materials and trims.
experimenting with colour, fabric and texture
To work within a budget and to deadlines, whilst keeping up with current trends and production techniques.
Creating fabric designs and patterns for woven, knitted and printed materials
Study fashion trends and anticipate designs that will appeal to consumers. keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colours and shapes
Decide on a theme for a collection, planning and developing ranges