Designer is responsible for trend research, creating design concept, select colour stories by working closely with Lead Design/ Category Designer for respective brand or department.
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Design Management:
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- Oversee the entire design process, from concept to final product, ensuring high-quality standards.
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- Manage the development of recent products, ensuring they meet market trends, customer preferences, and brand guidelines.
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- Ensure timely delivery of design projects, adhering to project timelines and budgets.
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Market Research and Trend Analysis:
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- Conduct market research to identify current and future design trends.
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- Analyse competitors and consumer behaviour to inform design decisions.
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- Utilize insights to innovate and enhance the product range.
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Collaboration and Communication:
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- Work closely with the marketing, merchandising, and production teams to ensure cohesive and effective product launches.
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- Communicate design concepts and strategies to internal and external stakeholders.
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- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers,
and other partners.
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Quality and Compliance:
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- Ensure all design outputs meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements.
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- Implement and maintain best practices in design processes and methodologies.
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Top KPI's (Ideally Measurable) for this role are
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- Design management
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- Market research & trend Analysis
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- Stockholder Management
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- Quality & Compliance
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- Design Quality
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- Sell thru
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Qualifications and Education Requirements
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
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Preferred competencies
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- Innovation: Ability to generate new ideas and concepts.
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- Customer Focus: Understanding and anticipating customer needs and preferences.
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- Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional teams.
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- Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision and accuracy in design work.
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- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
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