Designer

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in fashion trend analysis, product development, and technical design specifications. The ideal candidate should have experience in the leather accessories sector and be proficient in design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This role requires multitasking abilities and proactive communication with buyers and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with emerging fashion trends and technical parameters.
• Ability to work closely with buyers and forecasters.
• Strong understanding of leather and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Presenting trend forecasts and line presentations.
• Planning and developing product ranges.
• Liaising with buying teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Fashion trend analysis

Product development

Technical product specifications

Multitasking

Leadership

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Presenting the Trend forecast followed by Line Presentations
• Planning and developing ranges.
• Working with buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief.
• Liaising closely with buying and planning teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market

and price points.

Qualifications

• Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to PU, colors and quality and technical parameters
• Should have experience of getting the samples made from factories and should have deep understanding of Pricing along with the product
• Knowledge of Leather for working on men’s accessories
• Should be well versed in submitting the required touchbacks with all technical specifications to the factories.
• Understanding design from a technical perspective.
• Should be able to locate factories for production
• Trainings should be imparted on the product to the front end along with the buyers
• Well versed in latest designing software (Illustrator, Photoshop .)
• Readiness to multitask and should have a proactive approach. Knowledge of working on excel to take out the sell through rate will be beneficial.
• Designers who have a solid amount of experience and a strong portfolio. They can handle a variety of projects
• with minimal supervision and often start to take on leadership or mentorship roles within teams.