Fashion Designer

SEVACO DATA SYSTEMS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion design firm in Singapore seeks a creative Fashion Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will research trends, collaborate on new product designs, create sketches, and oversee garment construction based on customer specifications. Responsibilities also include fabric selection and modifications for custom fittings. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Understanding of design principles and trends.
• Ability to collaborate with a design team.
• Skill in garment construction and alterations.

Responsibilities

• Research current fashion trends and consumer preferences.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop new product ideas.
• Design sketches for new products.
• Discuss and record customer specifications.
• Test and select fabrics, colors, and patterns.
• Modify garments according to customer instructions.
• Work with the team to design seasonal clothing.
• Construct garments based on design ideas.

Job description

Overview

A capable Fashion Designer should understand the principles of design. In addition, they should be able to apply this knowledge to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional pieces. A Fashion Designer will work closely with a design team. This will enable them to excel at their duties, which include the following:

1. Researching current fashion trends and determining what consumers will like
2. Collaborating with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research data
3. Designing sketches for new products with a design team
4. Discussing design, alteration, or repair requirements with customers to ensure that their specifications are met.
5. Testing and deciding on fabrics, colors, patterns and textures for each design
6. Taking customers’ measurements using a tape measure. Accurately recording customers' measurements, instructions, and preferences. Attaching labels to customers' garments to prevent any errors.
7. Modifying garments according to customer instructions, which includes tapering pant legs, lining sheer garments, removing pockets, and adding padding.
8. Alteration garments to improve comfort and fit, which includes shortening sleeves or straps, narrowing lapels, as well as taking in or letting out seams.
9. Working with team members to design clothes for upcoming seasons
10. Selecting fabrics and trims
11. Constructing garments for customers based on their design ideas, specifications, and preferences.
12. Providing customers with cost estimates for the construction of customized garments.
13. Overseeing the prototype sample process
14. Working with the design team to create mood boards
15. Creating cost sheets and product list
16. Supervise overall trading business under the same Company