Lead Designer

As the Lead Designer for Eliius and NBYO, you will be responsible for overseeing the creative direction and product development of two sister brands focused on sustainability and ethical design. Your role requires a visionary approach, combining modern aesthetics, circular design principles, and market awareness to maintain distinct brand identities while upholding a unified sustainability ethos. Your responsibilities include: - **Creative Direction**: - Drive seasonal design direction for Eliius and NBYO, ensuring each collection reflects a commitment to sustainability and ethical production while meeting the unique aesthetic and lifestyle needs of each brand's audience. - Develop cohesive mood boards, color stories, and fabric narratives for each season. - **Research & Innovation**: - Conduct research on sustainable fashion innovations, responsible textiles, and consumer behavior. - Identify opportunities to incorporate low-impact materials, zero-waste design, and regenerative practices. - **Design Development & Execution**: - Translate concepts into design sketches, CADs, tech packs, and final product specifications. - Select sustainable fabrics, trims, and finishes for each collection in coordination with sourcing and production teams. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: - Partner with various teams to align design with manufacturing capabilities. - Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to convey product design through visual storytelling. - **Team Management & Leadership**: - Supervise and mentor junior designers, freelancers, and interns. - Delegate tasks across brand pipelines while maintaining timelines and creative integrity. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent; postgraduate studies in Sustainable Design a plus. - 6+ years of fashion design experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PLM or PDM systems, and CAD sketching. - Strong understanding of sustainable materials, ethical sourcing, and circular design models. Preferred Traits: - Passionate advocate for sustainability in fashion. - Visionary yet practical design approach. - Detail-oriented with a keen understanding of consumer expectations. (Note: The additional details of the company were not included in the provided job description.),