Fashion Designer (Junior & Senior)

Khatam Festive Apparel; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatam Festive Apparel is seeking a Senior/Executive Fashion Designer to create innovative and market-relevant designs. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet the brand's vision while staying attuned to fashion trends, focusing on quality and consumer demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fashion production.
• Strong knowledge of textiles and garment construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to prepare technical drawings.
• Monitor the production process to ensure quality standards.
• Stay updated with global fashion trends to inform the design process.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Senior/Executive Fashion Designer plays a key role in shaping the brand’s fashion collections by developing innovative, visually appealing, and market-relevant designs. Collaborating closely with a cross-functional team of merchandisers, buyers, and production staff, the designer ensures a smooth transition from concept to final garment. The role requires a proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on creating designs that reflect the Company’s distinctive vision while staying aligned with market trends and consumer demands.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Development:

Collaborate with the design team to prepare technical drawings and sketches for new collections.

Prepare and update detailed design documentation, including specifications and technical drawings, to guide the production process.

Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims, and colours that align with seasonal themes and design concepts.

Ensure that designs are both innovative and commercially viable by considering fabric properties, market trends, and cost constraints.

2. Garment Construction:

Develop technical specifications and patterns for garment construction, ensuring that they align with the design vision.

Work closely with the sourcing team to create accurate prototypes and mock-ups.

Conduct fittings and alterations to ensure the design’s fit, silhouette, and quality meet brand standards.

Troubleshoot any technical issues with designs and propose solutions to ensure smooth production.

3. Quality Control:

Monitor the production process to ensure that garments meet quality standards, both in terms of construction and finish.

Collaborate with the production team to address any issues related to fit, fabric quality, or production errors.

Conduct final quality checks on finished garments to ensure consistency and adherence to design standards.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including merchandisers, buyers, production, and sourcing departments.

Communicate effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and team members to ensure designs are produced as envisioned.

Provide feedback to junior designers, guiding them through the design and production processes.

5. Market Research:

Stay updated with global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to inform the design process.

Regularly review market trends, competitors’ designs, and fabric innovations to keep the brand competitive and relevant.

Assist in forecasting trends for future collections, ensuring that designs align with both current market demands and future fashion directions.

6. Adaptability and Innovation:

Adapt to changes in design direction, production timelines, or market requirements, ensuring flexibility and efficiency.

Provide innovative solutions to challenges encountered during the design and production processes.

Maintain a proactive approach to solving design issues and delivering the final product on time.

Qualifications & Skills

Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in fashion production, with a strong understanding of garment construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Strong knowledge of textiles, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

High creativity and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and implement current fashion trends.

Strong understanding of global fashion trends, especially in sports global brands.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts clearly.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Textiles, Clothing & Accessories 51-100 employees

KHATAM has been growing to strive as one of the leading festive apparels in the community. KHATAM aims to provide contemporary clothing to meet the aesthetic and cultural needs of the new generation of modesty.

Since 2016, KHATAM specialises in catering for menswear during the festive seasons. As the company has developed through years, KHATAM has gained attention from other customers of different backgrounds and cultures.

We are expanding our community not only for him, but for her and for all of us.

KHATAM has been growing to strive as one of the leading festive apparels in the community. KHATAM aims to provide contemporary clothing to meet the aesthetic and cultural needs of the new generation of modesty.

Since 2016, KHATAM specialises in catering for menswear during the festive seasons. As the company has developed through years, KHATAM has gained attention from other customers of different backgrounds and cultures.

We are expanding our community not only for him, but for her and for all of us.