Designer

Shoppers Stop; Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Stop seeks a Deputy 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 designs align with brand vision and market trends.

You will participate in trend research, source fabrics, create sketches and tech packs, and collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and sales to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Technical skills: presentation, communication and negotiating skills, CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Creative, trend-aware, strong team player with planning and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior design team in developing new collections and concepts.
• Research current fashion trends and compile mood boards.
• Source fabrics, trims, and materials; coordinate with vendors.
• Prepare detailed tech packs and design documentation.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and sales to align design objectives with business goals.

Skills

CAD

Illustrator

Photoshop

Presentation skills

Communication

Negotiation

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion Design

Bachelor's in Textile Design

Tools

CAD

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Deputy 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 Presentation.

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

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.

• Technical skills: presentation skills, sound financial perspective, Effective communication and negotiating skills, CAD, illustrator, Photoshop
• Other Skills: Creative, Innovative, In touch with current trends, styles, colours and also the taste of the Indian market, Customer orientation, learning ability, Influential, Team player ,Planning and organizing, Effective presentation

Preferred Industry

Textile/ Garment/ Retail / Export Houses