Commercial Fashion Designer - Trend-Driven, Hybrid Role

GUESS? India Private Limited; Bioggio; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Working (Hybrid)

Discount on Guess products

Training & Development platform

Arts, sports and social events

Job summary

Guess is seeking a Designer to translate emerging fashion trends into commercial products reflecting the Guess brand identity. You will identify new product opportunities and develop commercially relevant collections in collaboration with Merchandising, Buying and Product Development teams.

Depending on expertise, you will independently manage advanced design activities and contribute to strategic product decisions. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Fashion and/or Design Arts.
• 3-4 years of experience in the same role and field.
• Strong knowledge of fashion and emerging trends.
• Creative with brand DNA and a pragmatic approach.
• Fluent English.
• Extensive experience with Adobe CS software (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• 3D design skills preferred (Clo 3D).

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from concept to completion with Buying and Product Development teams.
• Design and develop commercial products, planning the line according to fashion trends and sales needs.
• Create mood boards for each season showing silhouettes, fabrics and details.
• Create and present technical flats for tech packs to product developers.
• Select fabrics and trims for developed styles.
• Upload new styles on the PLM with style codes and BOM.
• Update style status on the PLM through collection development stages.
• Manage sample fittings with PD team and pattern makers.
• Support the visual team with seasonal product guidelines.
• Visit trade shows and stores for market browsing and supplier visits.

Skills

Fashion design

Trend analysis

Creative thinking

Brand awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Fashion and/or Design Arts

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Clo 3D

Job description

Guess is seeking a Designer to translate emerging fashion trends into commercial products reflecting the Guess brand identity. You will identify new product opportunities and develop commercially relevant collections in collaboration with Merchandising, Buying and Product Development teams.

Depending on expertise, you will independently manage advanced design activities and contribute to strategic product decisions. Travel may be required as needed.