Apparel Graphic Designer

Golden ABC, Inc. (Corporate); Quezon City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking a Designer to join their merchandising team. This role involves researching trends, developing stylish designs, and working closely with teams for effective collaboration. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in fashion design and excellent communication skills to translate ideas into successful products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Designer in the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fashion trend research and develop design concepts.
• Style models for various marketing channels and collaborate with teams.
• Assist during product presentations and manage departmental files.

Skills

Design skills

Trend forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job Purpose

The Designer plays a key role in translating fashion trends into commercially successful products. You will develop stylish designs for your assigned category/brand, collaborating with the rest of 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

I. Design and Trend Research:

• Conduct regular research and collaborate with the Creative Design Head 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.

II. 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.

III. Communication and Collaboration:

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

IV. 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.