FASHION DESIGNER

Product Designer Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Create, develop, and execute products aligned with the initial fashion concept and merchandise strategy.
• Develop assortments from concept to reality, ensuring they match the brand image and customer profile.
• Research fabric, yarn, and trim trends, projecting fashion essentials and silhouettes seasonally.
• Collaborate with buyers and production managers to develop fashion-forward, salable products that enhance the brand and meet profit goals.
• Be financially responsible for sales and profit outcomes of your product lines.
• Travel to fabric trade shows, markets, and retail landscapes to identify suitable materials and styles.
• Conduct research using online trend services and retail sources; prepare presentation boards to communicate ideas to senior team members.
• Express your point of view to educate team members on commodity specifics and gain buy-in.
• Interpret fashion forecasts in line with merchandise planning and customer preferences, using samples and fashion tear sheets.
• Meet development timelines for each collection phase.
• Develop products and initiate tech pack processes, ensuring all details are accurately documented and timely.
• Coordinate the hand-off of tech packs to technical designers and production managers, outlining garment needs.
• Edit the product line collaboratively with senior designers, VP of Design, and buyers, communicating changes to production teams.
• Maintain retail samples for presentations, fittings, and concept reviews.
• Create style boards illustrating silhouettes, colors, fabrics, and patterns.
• Provide clear and timely communication to the design team, buyers, and production managers.
• Participate in fit approvals, ensuring aesthetic and technical standards are met.

Qualifications :

• 2-5 years of experience in fashion design.
• Degree in fashion design or related field.
• Proven passion for fashion and customer needs.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with recognized brands.

Competencies :

• Deep understanding of fashion trends and customer preferences.
• Strong sense of urgency and trend identification skills.
• Excellent partnership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to translate fashion directions into commercial products.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

This job posting is active and available.

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