Apparel Design Manager

Private Advertiser; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a senior fashion designer to provide overall creative direction for concept and line development. You will spearhead trend research, present new season concepts, fabrics and color directions, and lead all concept and line meetings.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, strong leadership and presentation skills, and the ability to drive collections from concept to market while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in trend research and fashion direction
• Strong leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver collections

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, line planning and line presentations.
• Develop new season concepts, fabrics and color directions.
• Coordinate with design teams to edit and finalize collections.
• Monitor customer feedback and conduct market checks.
• Ensure compliance with Merchandise Working Calendar timelines.

Skills

Trend Research

Concept Development

Line Planning

Fabric Sourcing

Fashion Illustration

Leadership

Presentation Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Color Direction

Education

Fine Arts / Fashion-related

Tools

CorelDraw

Adobe Photoshop

Macromedia Freehand

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Provides overall creative direction and leadership in the development and delivery of design services, particularly in concept and line development.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead trend research on forthcoming trends & directions in fashion.
• Develop and present new season concept, fabric and color direction.
• Responsible for putting together a comprehensive and well-edited collection in line with the agreed concept and overall business strategy.
• Lead all concept, line planning and line presentation meetings.
• Monitor customer feedback in relation to design.
• Conduct regular market reviews and competitive checks.
• Competent in dealing with the technical requirements of the job , including material sourcing and development.
• Ensure compliance in Merchandise Working Calendar (MWC) Timelines & policies

*Note: Other duties related to the responsibilities and output of the position but not included in this document may be assigned by the immediate superior.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to successfully operate in a fast-paced changing environment working on multiple projects and cross functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Fine Arts, Advertising, Industrial Design, Clothing Technology, Fashion and Merchandising, Textile and Garments Technology, or other fashion-related course

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years related working experience

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Design Principles: using color combination design elements and the execution of design using various media
• Garment Technology: basic fiber and textile properties; basic garment construction and patterns; fashion illustration and design
• Merchandising: able to interpret and understand the merchandise cycle, the fashion and retail industry
• Brand: familiarity with the brand and its target market.

SKILLS

• Can translate artistic concepts and ideas in CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia, Free hand formats.
• Can articulate ideas and opinions verbally.
• Leadership and people-handling skills.
• Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze a problem skillfully, formulate a logical rationale and take decisive action.
• Demonstrate organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in building cross-functional and cross-divisional partnerships.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills

ATTITUDE

• Honest and trustworthy – integrity in every aspect related to the job
• Committed and dedicated – willingness to invest time and effort in doing one’s job
• Highly innovative, creative and resourceful
• Independent and self-reliant
• Forward-thinking, optimistic and open-minded
• Decisive, assertive and display managerial courage
• Flexible and adaptive to change (both external and internal)
• Stamina – physical, mental and emotional "stick-to-it-tiveness"
• Enthusiasm – ability to stay interested and excited about the job
• Ability to adapt easily to diverse audiences and environments.
• Sense of initiative
• Innovativeness
• Self-reliant
• Results oriented
• Proactive