Apparel Designer

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultiwise Consult in Dubai seeks an accomplished Apparel Designer to lead seasonal collections from concept to production. You will select fabrics, create tech packs, and coordinate with manufacturers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You bring 8+ years in fashion/apparel design, deep knowledge of fabrics and construction, and strong CAD skills. The role requires Dubai/UAE market insight and a hands-on, collaborative approach to product development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel design experience in retail/fashion.
• Proven experience in Dubai/UAE retail market.
• Knowledge of fabrics, construction, pattern making and manufacturing.
• Experience with factories and production units (local & international).
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
• Understanding of costing, product lifecycle and retail calendars.
• Strong eye for detail, color, and aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends.
• Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends, fabrics, colors and silhouettes.
• Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives.
• Develop detailed tech packs, sketches and specifications for sampling and production.
• Source and select fabrics, trims and materials based on design and cost targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards.
• Oversee sampling process, fittings and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor production timelines and resolve design or technical issues during manufacturing.
• Ensure products meet quality, fit and regulatory standards specific to the UAE market.
• Stay updated with competitor offerings and customer preferences in Dubai retail landscape.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Garment construction

Pattern making

Manufacturing processes

Costing & lifecycle

Retail calendars

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Factory collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Job Title: Apparel Designer

Location: Dubai UAE
Industry: Retail / Fashion

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Apparel Designer with strong expertise in fabric selection garment construction and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Dubai retail market customer preferences and global fashion trends combined with hands-on experience in product development from concept to final production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends
• Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends fabrics colors and silhouettes
• Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives
• Develop detailed tech packs sketches and specifications for sampling and production
• Source and select appropriate fabrics trims and materials based on design and cost targets
• Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards
• Oversee sampling process fittings and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency
• Monitor production timelines and resolve any design or technical issues during manufacturing
• Ensure products meet quality fit and regulatory standards specific to the UAE market
• Stay updated with competitor offerings and customer preferences in the Dubai retail landscape

Key Requirements

• 810 years of relevant experience in apparel design within the retail/fashion industry
• Mandatory experience working in the Dubai / UAE retail market
• Strong knowledge of fabrics garment construction pattern making and manufacturing processes
• Hands‑on experience in working with factories and production units (local & international)
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Illustrator Photoshop or similar software
• Strong understanding of costing product lifecycle and retail calendars
• Excellent eye for detail color and aesthetics
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Experience working with fast fashion or high-volume retail brands
• Knowledge of sustainable fabrics and ethical manufacturing practices is a plus

Key Competencies

• Creativity with strong commercial awareness
• Technical expertise in apparel construction
• Problem‑solving and adaptability
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional working skills

Required Skills:

Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends fabrics colors and silhouettes Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives Develop detailed tech packs sketches and specifications for sampling and production Source and select appropriate fabrics trims and materials based on design and cost targets Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards Oversee sampling process fittings and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency Monitor production timelines and resolve any design or technical issues during manufacturing Ensure products meet quality fit and regulatory standards specific to the UAE market Stay updated with competitor offerings and customer preferences in the Dubai retail landscape