Overview:
As a Fashion Designer you will play a crucial role in creating and designing clothing accessories or footwear keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends and translating them into innovative and appealing designs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching fashion trends and consumer preferences
- Creating sketches and using computeraided design (CAD) software to develop design concepts
- Collaborating with the design team to develop new products
- Selecting fabrics embellishments and colors for each design
- Overseeing the production process to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications
- Presenting design ideas to the creative director or design team
- Attending fashion shows and events to gather inspiration
- Developing patterns and overseeing the fitting of sample garments
- Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely production
- Conducting market research to identify new opportunities and trends
- Participating in brainstorming sessions to generate new concepts
- Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to understand customer needs
- Adhering to budget constraints and production timelines
- Adapting designs to meet different market needs and preferences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Fashion Design Textiles or related field
- Demonstrable experience as a Fashion Designer or relevant role
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative and innovative designs
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Knowledge of garment construction and sewing techniques
- Understanding of color theory and fabric properties
- Excellent sketching and illustration skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment
- Uptodate knowledge of fashion trends and industry developments
- Detailoriented with a focus on quality and precision
- Ability to collaborate and work well within a team
- Experience with pattern making and garment fitting
- Proven ability to translate conceptual ideas into marketable products
- Flexibility to adapt designs to meet diverse consumer preferences
creativity,sketching,communication,color theory,pattern making