Senior Couture Fashion Designer

Moonmains; Ajman; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonmains in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Couture Fashion Designer to lead haute couture collections. The role requires translating concepts into sophisticated designs that reflect the brand’s luxury positioning and craftsmanship.

You will oversee development of samples, fittings, and final garment finishing, collaborating with pattern makers, tailors, and production teams to ensure exceptional quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in haute couture and luxury fashion design.
• Strong portfolio in luxury womenswear, eveningwear, or bridalwear.
• Excellent understanding of fabrics, draping, pattern making, and couture finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop original couture designs for evening gowns, formalwear, bridalwear, and statement pieces.
• Research trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and embellishment techniques for luxury fashion.
• Create concepts, sketches, mood boards, and technical drawings for collections.

Skills

Haute couture experience

Luxury womenswear

Embroidery & embellishment

Pattern making

Garment construction

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Couture Fashion Designer

Location: Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Luxury Fashion / Haute Couture

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Couture Fashion Designer to join our team in Ajman. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in haute couture, luxury womenswear, and occasionwear, with a strong understanding of garment construction, intricate detailing, and high-end craftsmanship.

The successful candidate will lead the creative development of couture collections, translating concepts into sophisticated designs that reflect the brand’s identity and luxury positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original couture designs, including evening gowns, formalwear, bridalwear, and statement pieces.
• Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and embellishment techniques relevant to luxury fashion.
• Create design concepts, sketches, mood boards, and detailed technical drawings.
• Select appropriate fabrics, trims, embroidery, embellishments, and other materials for each design.
• Collaborate with pattern makers, tailors, embroiderers, and production teams to bring designs to life.
• Oversee the development of samples, fittings, alterations, and final garment finishing.
• Ensure exceptional quality, fit, construction, and attention to detail across all couture pieces.
• Develop and refine collections in line with the brand’s creative direction and seasonal requirements.
• Manage multiple design projects and meet collection development and production deadlines.
• Stay updated on international couture trends, luxury fashion markets, and innovative design techniques.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Fashion Designer, Couture Designer, or in a similar role within luxury fashion.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in haute couture, luxury womenswear, eveningwear, or bridalwear.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, draping, pattern making, garment construction, and couture finishing techniques.
• Experience working with intricate embroidery, beadwork, embellishments, and detailed handcraftsmanship.
• Strong creative vision, attention to detail, and understanding of luxury fashion aesthetics.
• Ability to communicate design concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with production teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Ajman, UAE.