Executive Designer

Job Description:

• Should have experience in handling woven/knit based products with an export house background.
• Should have previous experience working with UK/US/European brands in tops/dresses/bottoms/lifestyle jackets.
• Good understanding in pattern making.
• Can understand and work according the Trend pack/ directions from brand.
• Should be able to manage the brands independently and allocate the design amongst the team.
• Skilled with Illustrator and Photoshop, can make sketches and render garments on Illustrator.
• Conducting in depth market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sourcing, merchandising, and R&D for sample creation process.
• Prepare design presentations, line sheets, and product decks for buyer meetings.
• Interpret trend direction and buyer briefs into seasonal design concepts.
• Capture and incorporate buyer feedback into updated designs and documentation.
• Translate trend insights into design sketches, detailed flats, prints, trims, fabric etc.
• Maintaining and recording updated design data and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and traceability throughout the development cycle.

Skills

• Strong command of design tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and sketching tools.
• Good understanding of garment construction, pattern basics, functional details, seam engineering, and technical fittings.
• Basic Knowledge of fabrics.