Fashion Designer

GOLDEN ABC, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN ABC, Inc. seeks a Designer to translate fashion trends into commercially successful products. You will develop stylish designs for our brand, collaborating with merchandising to ensure a cohesive image and achieve sales targets.

You will conduct trend research, prepare mood boards, develop design concepts, and manage CAD files and spec sheets. You will assist during fittings, samples, and presentations to keep the line aligned with brand identity and pricing strategy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend 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.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Trend forecasting

Design presentation

Tools

CAD software

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 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.

Design and Product Development:

• Handle material sourcing, development and review (lab dips, strike offs) in collaboration with his/her superiors.
• Develop designs that are consistent with the image, market and pricing strategies of the brand and in accordance with given guidelines in terms of concept and color direction.
• Prepares product specification sheets to provide detailed product guidelines and specification as basis during the course of production.
• Prepare and update all CAD requirements and specification sheets.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of technical instructions and other details prior to specs upload.
• Prepare all final artwork requirements of all applied graphics, including sundries.
• Manage all departmental files and samples.
• Perform other functions as required (i.e. brochures, uniforms, look books, assist during pictorials & fashion shows, etc.)
• Assist during fit/sample evaluation sessions as required.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Assist the Creative Design Head 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.