Fashion Designers

Reed Middle East
Dubai
AED 50,000 - 200,000
Job description

Our client is a Qatar based multi-national group founded in 1922 with its roots in the fashion retail industry. Today, the firm offers its own brand of luxury Abayas and Jalabiyas as well as other brands. The client is currently expanding its UAE footprint from the existing 4 stores and is looking to hire more than 20 staff across various positions.

A capable Fashion Designer should understand the principles of design. In addition, they should be able to apply this knowledge to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional pieces. A Fashion Designer will work closely with a design team. This will enable them to excel at their duties, which include the following:

  • Researching current fashion trends and determining what consumers will like
  • Collaborating with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research data
  • Designing sketches for new products with a design team
  • Creating clothing patterns for mass production
  • Testing and deciding on fabrics, colors, patterns and textures for each design
  • Overseeing the production of designs, including carrying out fittings, determining prices and managing marketing
  • Maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers and models
  • Communicating technical design information for customer samples
  • Working with team members to design clothes for upcoming seasons
  • Selecting fabrics and trims
  • Creating tech packs with detailed specifications
  • Developing CAD sketches to present to stakeholders
  • Overseeing the prototype sample process
  • Working with the design team to create mood boards
  • Creating cost sheets and product lists

Fashion Designer Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in design or fine arts, or college degree in fashion design or related field.
  2. 5-7 years design experience.
  3. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator.
  4. Availability to travel for research and product development.
  5. Ability to do sketches by hand.
  6. Excellent design and conceptual skills.
  7. Excellent sense of style and colour.
  8. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
  9. Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
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