Assistant Fashion Designer

Naseem AlAndalos; Riffa2; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight ticket every year

Accommodation provided

30 days paid time off per year

Work visa sponsorship for intl hires

Job summary

Naseem AlAndalos in Bahrain is seeking an assistant fashion designer who sketches by hand to support our design team. This role focuses on hand-drawn design ideas, mood boards, and preparing details for pattern makers.

You must have a diploma or degree in fashion design or equivalent atelier experience, 1–3 years in a fashion house, and strong hand-sketching skills. Knowledge of kaftans, evening wear and couture is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in fashion design or equivalent atelier experience.
• Excellent hand sketching and fashion illustration skills.
• Good eye for colour, fabric and detail.
• Interest in kaftans, evening wear and couture.

Responsibilities

• Sketch design ideas and technical drawings by hand.
• Research colours, fabrics and trends, and prepare mood boards.
• Source and organise fabrics, trims and embellishments.
• Prepare design details for pattern maker, embroiderers and tailors.
• Attend fittings and follow samples through the atelier.
• Keep design records and collection files organised.

Skills

Hand sketching

Fashion illustration

Color eye

Detail orientation

Kaftan couture interest

Education

Fashion design degree or diploma

Job description

About us

Naseem AlAndalos is a Bahraini fashion house creating luxury kaftans, prêt-à-couture and couture. Every piece is made in our atelier in Bahrain, from the first hand-drawn sketch and hand-cut pattern to the final fitting.

The role

We are looking for an assistant fashion designer who sketches by hand to support our design team.

What you'll do

• Sketch design ideas and technical drawings by hand
• Research colours, fabrics and trends, and prepare mood boards
• Source and organise fabrics, trims and embellishments
• Prepare design details for the pattern maker, embroiderers and tailors
• Attend fittings and follow samples through the atelier
• Keep design records and collection files organised

What we're looking for

• A diploma or degree in fashion design, or equivalent atelier experience
• 1 to 3 years' experience in a fashion house or atelier
• Excellent hand sketching and fashion illustration skills
• A good eye for colour, fabric and detail
• An interest in kaftans, evening wear and couture

Please note

This is a hand-sketching role. We are not looking for digital designers or illustrators. Your portfolio must show hand-drawn work.

What we offer

• Flight ticket every year
• Accommodation provided
• 30 days paid time off per year
• Work visa sponsorship for international hires
• Working hours: Saturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:50 PM to 2:00 PM