Fashion Designer

Job Title: Fashion Designer  (Woven & Knitwear)

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About the Role

Fashion Designer

Key Responsibilities:

Trend Research & Forecasting

• Track international runway shows, retail reports, style, and cultural movements to develop

  seasonal trend directions

  .
• Translate fashion trends into

  category-specific woven and knitwear collections

  tailored to global markets.
• Build comprehensive

  mood boards

  ,

  color palettes

  , and

  trend presentations

  tailored to global client requirements.
• Translate insights into commercially relevant designs for varied international markets.

Design & Development (Woven & Knitwear)

• Create original designs and CADs for seasonal collections across categories.
• Develop tech packs with accuracy in specs, construction details, and fabric usage for both woven and knitwear lines.
• Collaborate with the sampling and production teams to ensure design intent is executed effectively.

Client/Bayer Coordination

• Interact directly with

  international buyers

  ,

  buying agencies

  , and internal merchandisers to understand market needs and respond with design solutions.
• Customize collections or capsules based on client briefs and seasonal directions.
• Present concepts, samples, and trend decks to clients during development stages.

Sourcing & Technical Collaboration

• Coordinate with sourcing teams to select suitable fabrics and trims, balancing

  trend direction, cost targets, and production feasibility

  .
• Ensure alignment between creative ideas and production capabilities typical to the export model.
• Support sourcing teams in fabric/trims selection aligned with design goals and costings.

• Print design knowledge is a plus

  , including AOPs, placement prints, and graphics.
• Stay aligned with MOQ, lead times, and fabric limitations relevant to export markets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Fashion Design

• 4–6 years of experience

  in apparel design with hands-on experience working with

  export houses or buying agencies

  .
• Strong portfolio demonstrating work across both

  woven and knitwear

  categories.
• Proficient in

  CLO 3D

  ,

  Adobe Creative Suite

  , and other relevant

  design software

  like

  CorelDRAW

  .
• Strong understanding of

  international markets

  , commercial aesthetics, and seasonal development timelines.
• Good communication and presentation skills; comfortable in buyer interactions and review meetings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.