Fashion Design Manager

Kawader Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawader Recruitment seeks a seasoned Fashion Design Manager to lead the in-house design team in Qatar. You will develop concepts, direct collections from concept to sample, and ensure alignment with brand standards and market needs.

Ideal candidates bring a decade of management experience, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Arabic. Knowledge of Abayas/Jalabiyas is highly preferred, with a focus on commercial viability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
• 10+ years of fashion design management experience.
• Experience designing Abayas and Jalabiyas preferred.
• Proven track record in fashion design and team management.
• Strong creativity with commercial understanding of trends and market needs.
• In-depth knowledge of fabrics, materials, cutting techniques, garment construction.
• Excellent communication in English and Arabic.
• Strong leadership and multicultural team management.
• Strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fashion design team, ensuring creativity and brand compliance.
• Develop fashion concepts and collections aligned with target customers and seasonal trends.
• Research and forecast market trends and customer preferences.
• Train, guide, and support the fashion design team.
• Oversee design development, pattern making, cutting, and sample production.
• Ensure designs meet brand standards, market requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Monitor design performance and profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Market trend analysis

Fabric knowledge

Cutting techniques

Garment construction

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

English/Arabic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity – Fashion Design Manager – Qatar

A leading holding company specializing in the textile and garment industry is seeking to hire an experienced

Fashion Design Manager

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fashion design management.
• Experience in designing Abayas and Jalabiyas is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in fashion design and team management.
• Strong creativity with a commercial understanding of fashion trends and market demands.
• In-depth knowledge of fabrics, materials, cutting techniques, and garment construction.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to manage multicultural teams.
• Strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the fashion design team, ensuring creativity and compliance with brand guidelines.
• Develop fashion concepts and collections aligned with target customers and seasonal trends.
• Research and forecast market trends and customer preferences.
• Train, guide, and support the fashion design team.
• Oversee design development, pattern making, cutting, and sample production.
• Ensure designs meet brand standards, market requirements, and commercial objectives.
• Monitor design performance and profitability.