Job Description: Fashion Designer
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Fashion Designer to develop innovative, commercially viable, and trend-focused apparel collections. The candidate will be responsible for researching fashion trends, developing concepts and designs, selecting fabrics and trims, creating samples, and coordinating with merchandising, sourcing, production, and marketing teams to take designs from concept to final product.
Key Responsibilities
- Research current and upcoming fashion trends, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, prints, and consumer preferences.
- Develop seasonal collections and individual styles in line with the brand's identity and target market.
- Create mood boards, concept boards, color palettes, sketches, and design presentations.
- Develop original designs for garments, accessories, and related fashion products.
- Prepare detailed technical sketches, tech packs, specifications, and measurement details.
- Select appropriate fabrics, trims, embellishments, prints, patterns, and finishes.
- Coordinate with fabric, sourcing, merchandising, and production teams to identify suitable materials.
- Work closely with pattern makers and sample teams to develop prototypes and samples.
- Review samples and provide detailed comments for fit, construction, styling, color, and finishing.
- Conduct fittings and make necessary design adjustments to achieve the required fit and appearance.
- Ensure designs are commercially viable while maintaining creativity and brand standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers regarding fabrics, prints, embellishments, and production requirements.
- Track sample development and ensure designs are completed according to agreed timelines.
- Maintain organized records of designs, artwork, samples, specifications, and approvals.
- Monitor competitor collections and market developments to identify new design opportunities.
- Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to understand market demand and customer feedback.
- Support photoshoots, product launches, catalog development, and fashion presentations when required.
- Ensure final products match approved designs, materials, colors, specifications, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in fashion or apparel design.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, fit, and finishing.
- Good knowledge of fashion trends, color coordination, styling, and garment development.
- Ability to create professional fashion sketches and technical drawings.
- Experience developing collections from concept through sampling and production.
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of commercial fashion.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple designs and deadlines effectively.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in one or more of the following will be an advantage:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- CorelDRAW
- CLO 3D / Browzwear
- CAD-based fashion design tools
- Microsoft Office
- Technical drawing and specification tools
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following categories will be an advantage:
- Women's wear
- Men's wear
- Kids' wear
- Ethnic / traditional wear
- Western wear
- Casual wear
- Formal wear
- Sportswear / activewear
- Uniforms
- Fashion accessories
- Private-label collections
- Export apparel
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number and quality of new designs developed.
- Timely completion of seasonal collections.
- Sample approval and development success rate.
- Design-to-production conversion.
- Adherence to design and product-development timelines.
- Accuracy of technical specifications.
- Commercial performance of launched collections.
- Reduction in sample revisions and production-related design issues.
- Compliance with brand standards and quality requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Fashion design and creativity
- Trend forecasting
- Collection development
- Fabric and material knowledge
- Garment construction
- Technical drawing
- Color and styling
- Sample development
- Attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Time management
- Communication and teamwork
- Problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
