Apparel Designer - Activewear

The Blue Group - Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Doha is seeking an Apparel Designer to create activewear collections for private labels and licensed sporting events. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design, along with 5-7 years of experience in designing activewear. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and strong garment construction knowledge are essential. This role focuses on blending innovative design with functionality while adhering to market trends and licensing guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience designing activewear for men, women, and children.
• Strong understanding of mass market documentation flow.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sales report and market trends for correct range forecast.
• Select fabrics and trims for development.
• Collaborate with Design Manager to ensure accurate designs.
• Communicate with manufacturers throughout the development process.

Skills

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Expertise in garment construction

Strong hand drawing ability

Knowledge of GCC textile market

Previous experience with AI application tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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The Apparel Designer creates activewear collections for our private label and licensed sport events. The role focuses on combining fresh design ideas with functionality, making sure each product fits market trends, customer needs, and licensing guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring product agrees with business strategy: evaluate sales report and market trends for correct range forecast and SKU planning.
• Selecting fabrics and trims and framing ideas into technical design sheets for development.
• Tracing development process via communication with manufacturers.
• Collaborating with the Design Manager to ensure development packages and designs are accurate.
• Reviewing product for style and fit during presentation.
• Presenting stories, mood, color boards, and samples to internal and external teams.
• Communicating to vendors all pending questions to achieve efficient development and production.
• Focusing on the commercial side of the product to achieve company goals

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design.
• 5-7 years’ experience designing activewear for men, women, and children.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (including CADs, TDS, Keynote), with strong hand drawing ability.
• Knowledge of GCC textile market processes required.
• Strong garment construction knowledge and understanding of mass market documentation flow.
• Previous experience with AI application tools is an advantage.