Assistant Manager - Design at Apparel Group | Dubai, ARE | Rezi

Assistant Manager - Design at Apparel Group

Assistant Manager - Design

Apparel Group · Dubai, ARE

6 days ago

Assistant Manager - Design

Apparel Group · Dubai, ARE

6 days ago
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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