Designer

Shoppers Stop; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Stop is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the design team in creating innovative fashion products for our retail brand. The role involves assisting in developing collections, preparing design materials, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all designs align with the brand vision and market trends.

You will create sketches and technical drawings, compile mood boards and trend reports, source fabrics and trims, manage samples, and collaborate with merchandising, marketing,

Qualifications

• Creative and detail-oriented designer with a passion for fashion.
• Ability to translate trends into design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new collections and concepts under senior designers.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, and prototypes as guided by the design team.
• Conduct market research to identify current and emerging fashion trends and compile mood boards.

Skills

Creative

Detail-oriented

Fashion design passion

Collaboration

Job description

The Assistant Designer will support the design team in creating innovative and trend-setting fashion products for our retail brand. This role involves assisting in the development of collections, preparing design materials, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all designs are in line with the brand’s vision and market trends. The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, and have a strong passion for fashion design

• Design Support:
• Assist the senior design team in developing new collections and concepts.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for new designs and trends.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, and prototypes under the guidance of senior designers.
• Research and Trend Analysis:
• Conduct market research to identify current and emerging fashion trends.
• Compile trend reports and mood boards to present to the design team.
• Visit local and international markets, exhibitions, and trade shows as needed.
• Material and Sample Management:
• Source fabrics, trims, and other materials for collection.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure samples and materials.
• Manage sample inventory and ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with the category team to ensure designs are feasible and meet quality standards.
• Liaise with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to align design objectives with business goals.
• Maintain effective communication with external stakeholders, including vendors and suppliers.
• Technical and Administrative Tasks:
• Prepare detailed technical packs for sampling and production, including specifications and measurements.
• Assist in creating and maintaining design documentation, including style guides and design archives.
• Support in the organization of photo shoots, and other promotional events.

Top KPI’s (Ideally Measurable) for this role are

Trend Analysis, Market Research, Moodboard Creation, Seasonal Color Palette, Fabric Direction, New fits and silhouttes, Concept Presention.

Final Range handover along with tech pack/ trim/packaging closure. First cut product to fixture allocation. Shoot style closure & marketing / VM shoot highlights

Brand wise Sales Review weekly/ monthly. Product wise sales review to understand the product performance, Fit and color performance.

Achieve the set targets for the financial year