Skills: Knitwear Design & Development Fabric & Yarn Sourcing CAD & Technical Sketching (Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW) Tech Pack Creation Colorways & Print Dev. Sampling & Fit Approval Vendor Coordination & Production Follow-up Mobile bill reimbursements
Role & responsibilities Key Responsibilities of a Fashion Designer 1. Research & Trend Analysis Study market trends, consumer preferences, and seasonal demands. Conduct research on fabrics, colors, trims, and finishes. Follow fashion forecasts and competitor activities. 2. Concept Development Create mood boards, themes, and design concepts for each season or collection. Visualize designs through sketches, CAD, or fashion illustration. 3. Fabric & Material Selection Identify suitable fabrics, yarns, and trims (especially for knitwear). Ensure materials align with cost, quality, and durability requirements. 4. Designing & Sampling Develop patterns and prototypes with pattern masters/merchandisers. Oversee sample making and adjust designs as per fitting sessions. Ensure garments meet quality and comfort standards. 5. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with merchandisers, buyers, production teams, and suppliers. Present design ideas and collections to management or clients. Incorporate feedback to refine collections. 6. Production & Technical Support Provide detailed tech packs/specifications for manufacturing. Monitor production to maintain design accuracy and quality. Solve design or technical issues that arise during production. 7. Costing & Commercial Awareness Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness. Ensure designs can be produced within budget. Understand consumer pricing expectations. 8. Brand Representation Ensure designs align with brand image and target audience. Keep originality while maintaining brand identity. 9. Time & Deadline Management Work under strict seasonal calendars and production deadlines. Preferred candidate profile