Senior Apparel Designer

Job Title

Educational Qualification

Experience

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Superior knowledge of fashion design principles
• Excellent creativity with a good sense of fashion and style
• In-depth knowledge of garment technology
• Ability to create, cut and sew up patterns
• Proficiency in computer-aided fashion design applications and digital visualisation tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Concept Evolution & Trend Analysis:

• To create concepts / Mood boards/ trend boards.
• Visit exhibitions, museums and events related to Fashion, Art and Design fairs/ Markets to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics/ silhouettes and garment trends.
• Analysing trends in fabrics, colours and shapes- Through research/ internet/ in-store surveys/ runways/ fashion weeks, subscribing to channels/ magazines, etc.
• Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, demography, competition and competitors.
• To educate the store staff about the product and create presentations for the same.

Design Development :

• Creating artworks/sketches by hand or on computers
• Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or textiles, and write specifications such as techniques, colour schemes, construction, material types, accessory requirements and specific measurements required
• Create detailed TecPacks

Sampling & Range Development:

• Planning and developing ranges
• Direct and coordinate with Pattern Masters involved in drawing and cutting patterns
• Develop range - overseeing sampling/ construction of samples or finished garment. Select materials and production-friendly techniques to be used for products.
• Coordination with the vendors at different stages of sampling
• Purchase competition samples for technique and design inspiration
• Review samples on models to secure good fits.
• Putting together range for product review meetings
• Managing and facilitating the sampling team for smooth flow of design process.
• Editing and restyling the production Samples according to the challenges being faced by the production term.

About IshqME

A recently launched brand, IshqME is designed for the contemporary woman with international sensibilities and eclectic tastes. Just as in art or music, our designs know no boundaries and thus come in a myriad of shades right from elements of nature to far flung corners of the world.

All our designs, be it apparel, bags & jewellery are original designs inspired by women with global sensibilities. Bags are hand crafted mostly by homemakers who have made looking after their family a priority without giving up their own passion. The IshqME jewellery is made by Indian Karigars, which helps in preserving their way of life while creating pieces of global appeal. Each apparel piece is thus as unique as the women who adorn them, embracing their differences and imperfections with all that’s good.

We ensure that there is no compromise on the quality, which is on par with international standards. Who says that you save the best for last when you can wear it everyday!