Fashion Designer - Assistant

Role Overview: You will research and analyze current fashion trends, colors, fabrics, and consumer preferences. Collaborate with the design team to develop seasonal collections aligned with brand strategy. Coordinate with buyers, vendors, and suppliers to manage sourcing, sampling, and production timelines. Create and maintain product line sheets, costing sheets, and technical specifications. Manage inventory planning, pricing, and stock replenishment to ensure optimal availability. Oversee fabric selection, trims sourcing, and quality approvals before bulk production. Track production progress, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. Assist in photo shoots, styling, and visual merchandising for campaigns or lookbooks. Prepare and analyze sales reports to identify top-selling products and future opportunities. Coordinate with the marketing team for promotional events, exhibitions, and product launches. Build strong relationships with suppliers and retail partners for smooth merchandising operations. Support e-commerce listings including product descriptions, images, and category placement. Key Responsibilities: - Research and analyze current fashion trends, colors, fabrics, and consumer preferences. - Collaborate with the design team to develop seasonal collections aligned with brand strategy. - Coordinate with buyers, vendors, and suppliers to manage sourcing, sampling, and production timelines. - Create and maintain product line sheets, costing sheets, and technical specifications. - Manage inventory planning, pricing, and stock replenishment to ensure optimal availability. - Oversee fabric selection, trims sourcing, and quality approvals before bulk production. - Track production progress, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. - Assist in photo shoots, styling, and visual merchandising for campaigns or lookbooks. - Prepare and analyze sales reports to identify top-selling products and future opportunities. - Coordinate with the marketing team for promotional events, exhibitions, and product launches. - Build strong relationships with suppliers and retail partners for smooth merchandising operations. - Support e-commerce listings including product descriptions, images, and category placement. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in Fashion Design / Fashion Merchandising / Textile Management or related field. - Strong knowledge of fabric types, garment construction, and fashion forecasting. - Proficiency in MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator, or fashion ERP systems. - Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills. - Strong sense of aesthetics, color coordination, and visual presentation. - Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple collections simultaneously.,