Job Description:
Should have experience in handling woven/knit based products with an export house background.
Should have previous experience working with US/European brands such as JCPenney, Old Navy, ZARA, MANGO, and WALMART in tops/dresses/bottoms/lifestyle jackets.
Valuable understanding in pattern making.
Can understand and work according the Trend pack/ directions from brand.
Skilled with Illustrator and Photoshop, can make sketches and render garments on Illustrator.
Conducting in depth market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with sourcing, merchandising, and R&D; for sample creation process.
Prepare design presentations, line sheets, and product decks for buyer meetings.
Interpret trend direction and buyer briefs into seasonal design concepts.
Capture and incorporate buyer feedback into updated designs and documentation.
Translate trend insights into design sketches, detailed flats, prints, trims, fabric etc.
Maintaining and recording updated design data and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and traceability throughout the development cycle.
Skills
Robust command of design tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and sketching tools.
Positive understanding of garment construction, pattern basics, functional details, seam engineering, and technical fittings.
Basic Knowledge of fabrics.