Senior Embroidery Designer

JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic support to the Concept & Planning Custodian by bringing in innovative solutions, designs and out of the box ideas to the table. This role requires a deep understanding of the latest international fashion trends, designs, patterns; guide the designers and provide design advisory support to the clients

Strategic Support

• Develop strategies based on client behavior
• Be one step ahead of competition
• Create and execute a season calendar for the upcoming collection
• Decide on the style count in the category for the upcoming season

Creativity

• Provide exceptional ideas and path breaking initiatives
• Ability to scan the industry and suggest new concept and ideas
• Exceptional in designing and forecasting
• Concept development and path breaking initiatives
• Focus on building similar creative thinking processes in the design studio
• Provide parallel support to the Merchandising team in executing the ideas and bring alive designs into implementation

Research & Development

• Conduct extensive research on individual client preferences, trends & patterns etc
• Keep prior research reports handy before the season starts
• Provide alternate solutions and ideas to clients
• Develop a wide range of connectivity with networks manufacturers, fabric suppliers, embroiders etc

Team Management

• Brainstorm Designers and get the best possible output from them
• Should have the ability to effectively and efficiently manage a team of Designers
• Ensure minimal attrition
• Provide thorough training to the team members; mentor and guide them on regular basis
• Create strong back-ups within the dept

Other desired skills

• Excellent creativity and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines
• Dynamic personality and excellent communication skills
• Should possess multi-tasking abilities
• Preferably should have experience in working in a matrix structured company
• Should have an eye for detail and assertive