25 Aug
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Important Group
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Bengaluru
25 Aug
Important Group
Bengaluru
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of seasonal collections aligned with brand/customer requirements, ensuring high performance, creativity, and timely execution of all developments for export markets.
- Develop design strategies (mood boards, concepts, and design presentations) and collections based on global trends, buyer briefs, and market intelligence in exports.
- Conduct structured planning and strategy meetings with the team to ensure clarity of requirements and seamless workflow execution.
- Drive end -to -end design processes including concept development, fabric selection, sourcing, sampling, finishing, and packaging with a focus on cost optimization and conversion.
- Collaborate closely with international buyers to understand requirements, present collections, and obtain feedback for continuous improvement.
- Independently handle design presentations for international clients, ensuring strong visual and commercial impact.
- Oversee showroom presentation standards and ensure collections are displayed effectively for buyer interactions.
- Support business development initiatives by contributing innovative design ideas and participating in client engagements.
- Strengthen supply chain by reviewing vendor (including T2 suppliers) performance and initiating new developments aligned with latest trends.
- Ensure proper documentation of design processes, developments, and team progress for tracking and efficiency.
- Mentor and guide team members, addressing concerns and fostering a cooperative and growth -oriented environment.
- Ensure effective inter -departmental coordination with merchandising and sampling teams for smooth execution.
Requirements
Skills Required:
- Proven experience in men’s, women's and kids wear design for export markets.