Apparel Fashion Designer (The Penshoppe Group)

GOLDEN ABC, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN ABC, Inc. seeks a creative Designer to translate fashion trends into commercially viable products. You will develop stylish designs for assigned categories, collaborating with merchandising to maintain a cohesive brand image and meet sales targets.

Responsibilities include trend research, mood boards, technical worksheets, sample development, and styling for shoots. Strong design software skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Designer in the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends and forecasting.
• Excellent design skills with proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to translate trends into commercially viable and market-relevant designs.
• Strong eye for detail and a keen sense of style.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends into commercially viable designs that align with brand identity and pricing strategy.
• Develop design concepts and prepare technical worksheets for prototypes.
• Participate in sample development and line planning meetings.
• Style and dress models for e-commerce photoshoots, social media content, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing to ensure brand aesthetics across channels.
• Communicate design decisions and rationale to internal teams.
• Travel to trade shows to identify potential design inspirations.

Skills

Fashion design

Trend forecasting

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Designer plays a key role in translating fashion trends into commercially successful products. You will develop stylish designs for our assigned category/brand, collaborating with the merchandising team to ensure a cohesive brand image and achieve sales targets. Your responsibilities will encompass design, styling, and trend research, with a focus on exceeding customer expectations and maintaining our fashion leadership.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Design and Trend Research:

• Conduct regular research and collaborate with the Design Manager and Merchandise Manager to identify upcoming fashion trends and directions.
• Assist in preparing mood boards and presentations for new collections.
• Translate trends into commercially viable designs that align with the brand identity, target market, pricing strategy, and customer preferences.
• Develop design concepts and prepare technical worksheets for prototypes.
• Participate in sample development and line planning meetings.

Styling and Visual Merchandising:

• Style and dress models for e-commerce photoshoots, social media content, lifestyle campaigns, product shoots, and other events.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure product styling aligns with brand aesthetics across all channels.
• Conduct store visits with the merchandising team to gather customer feedback, assess product performance, and analyze competitor offerings.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Assist the Design Manager and Merchandise Manager during product presentations
• Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to internal teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain departmental files, including specification sheets, artwork, and samples.
• Travel and attend trade shows to identify potential new design inspirations for future seasons.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Designer in the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends and forecasting.
• Excellent design skills with proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to translate trends into commercially viable and market-relevant designs.
• Strong eye for detail and a keen sense of style.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.