Senior Fashion Designer

As a Senior Fashion Designer you will lead the design and development of stylish yet accessible collections that balance quality, affordability, and brand identity. You will work closely with a small, agile team to create well-crafted pieces that resonate with the modern consumer while ensuring efficient production on a smaller scale.

1. Design & Creative Direction

1. Research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive brands.
2. Develop collection concepts, seasonal mood boards, color palettes, and fabric selections that align with brand identity.
3. Create sketches, digital illustrations, and technical flats for collections.
4. Design products that offer a balance of trendiness, wearability, and affordability.

2. Fabric & Material Sourcing

1. Select cost-effective yet high-quality fabrics and trims that enhance the collection.
2. Work with local suppliers and artisans to ensure unique and high-value product offerings.
3. Ensure materials are practical for the scale production while maintaining premium quality.

3. Product Development & Sampling

1. Collaborate with pattern makers and sample developers to achieve the perfect fit and silhouette.
2. Conduct fittings and revisions to refine designs before production.
3. Ensure cost-effective production while maintaining a luxury look and feel.

4. Production & Supply Chain Coordination

1. Work closely with manufacturers to oversee production timelines.
2. Manage limited production runs to maintain exclusivity while ensuring profitability.
3. Oversee quality control to maintain premium standards.

5. Brand & Market Strategy

1. Develop collections that align with the brand’s positioning in the premium mass market.
2. Adapt designs based on customer feedback and sales performance.
3. Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to create compelling campaigns.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
2. Minimum 2+ years of experience in women’s ready-to-wear, preferably in mass-market brands.
3. Experience working with small to medium scale production teams is a plus.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO 3D, CorelDRAW for digital designs.
2. Knowledge of garment construction, grading, draping, and pattern-making.
3. Experience with cost-efficient production methods for similar scale manufacturing.

Soft Skills:

1. Creativity with a commercial mindset—balancing fashion-forward design with affordability.
2. Strong organizational skills to manage small production batches efficiently.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration with a small, hands-on team.
4. Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced, small-scale business environment.