Assistant Design Manager - Womenswear (Wovens) & Range Lead

WOW Softech; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WOW Softech in Dubai invites an Assistant Manager - Design (Womenswear, wovens) with 5–8 years of proven experience to join our fast-paced fashion retail team. You will support the Design Manager in seasonal direction, develop technical sketches and prints, and collaborate across Merchandising to maintain design integrity.

The role requires a BA in Fashion Design (NIFT or Pearl preferred), strong English communication, and proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop; CLO 3D knowledge is an asset.

Qualifications

• BA in Fashion Design required, preferably from NIFT or Pearl Institutes.
• 5–8 years of proven womenswear design experience for wovens in fashion retail.
• Strong command of English and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop; CLO 3D experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret market trends relevant to the brand and target customer.
• Assist Design Manager in seasonal range building and directional planning.
• Manage creative and technical development of products.
• Ensure consistency across product lines and brand message.
• Develop technical sketches and prints for new products.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to ensure design integrity and execution.
• Participate in product and trend presentations; build cross-functional partnerships.
• Plan seasonal ranges and tech packs within set timelines.

Skills

Womenswear design

Wovens expertise

Trend forecasting

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

English communication

Education

BA in Fashion Design

Tools

CLO 3D

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

WOW Softech in Dubai invites an Assistant Manager - Design (Womenswear, wovens) with 5–8 years of proven experience to join our fast-paced fashion retail team. You will support the Design Manager in seasonal direction, develop technical sketches and prints, and collaborate across Merchandising to maintain design integrity.

The role requires a BA in Fashion Design (NIFT or Pearl preferred), strong English communication, and proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop; CLO 3D knowledge is an asset.