Role Description
We are looking to hire a Fashion Designer with panache and flair to capture the mood on the street in our ready-to-wear line. The Fashion Designer will:
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Keep an eye on the street, travel to shows, and read fashion magazines to spot trends.
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Interpret specific colour palettes, patterns, and prints for each season.
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Sketch designs by hand and create technical production drawings.
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Address buyers as a seasoned marketer.
To ensure success, you will be able to:
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Spot trends and capture the spirit of the times in your creations.
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Display business acumen in your ability to apply product strategy.
Responsibilities include:
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Managing the design process from conception through to final styling.
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Conducting market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques.
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Seeking design inspiration.
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Collaborating with team members to select seasonal themes and create new concepts.
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Ensuring product alignment with the business strategy.
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Selecting fabrics and trims.
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Creating production sketches for development packages.
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Collaborating with the technical designer to ensure accuracy of development packages.
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Reviewing products for style and fit during presentations.
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Presenting story, mood, colorful boards, and samples to buyers.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in design or fine arts, or a college degree in fashion design or a related field.
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5+ years of design experience.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
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Availability to travel for research and product development.
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Ability to do sketches by hand.
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Excellent design and conceptual skills.
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Excellent sense of style and colour.
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Requirements
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Requires working from detailed instructions and occasional independent decision-making.
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedural manuals.
Benefits
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Opportunity to work with top-tier professionals.
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Flexible scheduling to choose tasks that suit your availability.
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Enhanced technology for invoicing and credit card processing.
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Health and well-being of clients and providers prioritized.