Fashion Designer

BODYNITS INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BODYNITS INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD is seeking a talented fashion/sportswear designer to join its design team in Singapore. You will work with our Design Lead to translate ideas into high-quality apparel concepts for sportswear, activewear, and performance wear, merging traditional and modern design theories.

You will support the team across diverse projects, taking concepts from sketches to physical and digital samples for pitches and analyses.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion/Sportswear Design required.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Office.
• Experience with 3D design tools (Clo/Browzwear) a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge in apparel construction, patterns, and textiles.
• Ability to gather input and make clear, well-reasoned decisions.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.
• Passion for sports and sportswear.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and research to create seasonal apparel collections based on trends.
• Stay up-to-date on trends, colors, fabrics, trims, technology, and sports products.
• Manage design process from concept to final styling and product development.
• Prepare moodboards, designs, sketches, and technical packs for collection development.
• Create initial design via sketches or 3D mock-ups to align with expectations.
• Assist in preparing product information through detailed drawings with measurements.
• Ensure feasibility and precision from development through bulk.
• Review fittings and communicate necessary changes to the team.
• Maintain close collaboration with in-house production to ensure seamless execution.
• Attend style fittings and provide input and feedback.
• Prepare presentations and assist in set up of Spectrum and Concept presentations.
• Present design concepts clearly and professionally to the team.
• Collaborate effectively and adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Willingness to take on additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Hands-on

Creative

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Fast-paced

Travel willing

Design presentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Composure under pressure

Inspiration trips

Passion for sports

Education

Degree or Diploma in Fashion/Sportswear Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Clo/Browzwear

Job description

As a member of the Design Team, you will work closely with our Design Lead to develop creative and meaningful design ideas associated with high-quality Sportswear, Activewear, and Performance wear. This entails merging conventional and contemporary methodologies while possessing a firm understanding of design theory.

Your role will be providing comprehensive support to the team across diverse projects and assignments to take these concepts from sketches to both physical and digital sample, which will be presented through design pitches and analysis.

I) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brainstorm and research to create seasonal apparel collections based on market trends, targeted brands, and customer personas.
• Stay up-to-date on current trends, colors, fabrics, trims, technology, and other sports-related products through various ways of research and product usage experience.
• Manage the design process from conceptualize to final styling, incorporating new concepts and ideas into the final collection including designing and product development.
• Be accountable for the creative approach, defining and developing it to ensure successful collection development.
• Prepare and monitor moodboards, designs, sketches, and technical packs for collection development.
• Create initial design via sketches, virtual 3D or develop mock-up to ensure alignment with expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of CWS, product information through detailed drawings with accurate measurements and fabrics
• Ensure feasibility and precision in execution from initial development through bulk
• Demonstrate initiative, conscientiousness, and complete follow-through on areas of responsibility by reviewing and developing fitting prototypes and samples; effectively communicate necessary changes to the team
• Maintain close working relationships with the team and in-house production team to ensure seamless execution of designs, deliver high-quality output and updates on the status of samples
• Attend style fittings and provide input and feedback
• Work on technical measurements, conduct sampling, testing to ensure fit and quality and checking of all final pieces to ensure they are presentation-ready
• Prepare presentations and assist in set up of Spectrum and Concept presentations
• Communicate and present design concepts in a concise and professional manner
• Proficient in collaborating with a team and adapting to changes in the work environment and responsibilities.
• Willingness to take on additional projects and tasks as assigned by superiors or managers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based work structure and adapt to changes in the scope of responsibility

II) JOB SPECIFICATIONS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion/Sportswear Design required
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Relevant work experience in a Fashion Design/Technical or Proficiency 3D platforms (Clo/ Browzwear) role is a plus.
• Possess a strong technical foundation and knowledge in apparel construction, patterns and textiles required.
• Ability to gather appropriate input and make clear, well-reasoned decisions.
• A professional team player, eager to learn with strong interpersonal skills
• Driven individual with the ability to be hands-on, have aesthetically keen eye for high end designs
• Well-verse in discussing and presenting design work across to the team; open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Highly disciplined with excellent work ethics and positive attitude, organized and meticulous
• A reliable problem solver with empathy for client’s requests, able to come up with solutions, takes initiatives, follow-through in tasks and a strong sense of urgency
• Able to work independently and as a team, multi-task, be pro-active and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, creative and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanour within a flexible, dynamic and (at times noisy) work environment.
• Must be able to travel internationally and domestically utilizing various transportation methods.
• Actively participate in design off-sites, inspiration trips or related activities; and understanding of the sports that the Company produces.
• Passion for sports.