About the Role
Provide end-to-end design solutions for the Brand, working closely with the buying team to deliver seasonal design ranges.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide a team of designers and assistant designers to provide seasonal design ranges.
- Prepare and present Trend Analysis and Seasonal design forecasts to Design Manager and Buying team members.
- Stay updated on emerging fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and shapes.
- Create a retail-centric Seasonal Color/Fabric Palette.
- Conduct continuous retail analysis through visits, sample shopping, and online research.
- Plan ranges with buyers and designers, including collections, categories, and basics.
- Guide the design team and ensure timely deliverables.
- Design one small department (approx. 50 styles/season including colorways) from research to Tech Pack execution.
- Liaise closely with buying and planning teams to study sell-through analysis.
- Ensure the implementation of Design TNA.
- Deliver Design Sign Off presentations to higher management.
- Ensure timely delivery of designs/tech packs.
- Review Lab Dips/Strike Offs/Fits and samples with the Merchandising/Buying team.
- Collaborate with intra-department teams (Marketing and Designers from other departments) for Seasonal Campaign Looks.
- Be ready to multitask and adopt a proactive approach.
Requirements
- Proficiency in CAD (Illustrator & Photoshop).
Skills
- Trend Analysis
- Seasonal Design Forecast
- Fashion Trends
- Fabric Trends
- Color Trends
- Shape Trends
- Color Palette Creation
- Retail Analysis
- Range Planning
- Tech Pack Execution
- CAD (Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Sell-through Analysis
- Design TNA Implementation
- Lab Dip Review
- Strike Off Review
- Fit Review
- Sample Review
- Campaign Look Creation
- Multitasking
- Proactive Approach
