Designer/ Senior Designer

Koton; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Koton in Turkey is seeking a Fashion Designer to design collections aligned with brand objectives, understanding the target customer and current trends. You will hold regular weekly meetings with the Buying team to gather insights on fabrics, colors, and silhouettes, translate them into designs, and ensure fabrics are sourced and supplied on time.

You should have a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design, experience in Women’s/Men’s Wear or Accessories, and be proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Previous design experience in the relevant category, including Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Accessories or Textile Design.
• Strong interest in fashion trends, with a strong sense of style and aesthetics.
• Proficiency in creating technical drawings using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Positive, team-oriented, eager to learn, and patient.
• Good command of English is preferred.
• Ability to develop original and creative designs that are aligned with the brand’s target audience.

Responsibilities

• Follow and analyze trends, innovations, and key players in the fashion industry, including manufacturers and other brands.
• Design collections and products in line with brand objectives by understanding the target customer profile.
• Hold regular weekly meetings with the Buying team to gather insights on best-selling fabrics, colors, and silhouettes, and incorporate these insights into collections.
• Interpret trends and innovations according to customer needs and preferences.
• Develop designs that align with the brand’s quality and pricing strategy.
• Follow up on fabric requirements for collections and ensure fabrics are sourced and supplied at the right time.

Skills

Fashion trend analysis

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Eager to learn

Patient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

We began our journey in 1988 with a small store in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul. Today, we continue that journey as a global fashion brand with more than 7,900 employees, over 460 stores across nearly 70 countries, and our online sales channels.

We’re on a mission to “Make trends accessible to the world.” Guided by our motto “Trend in Time”, we bring the latest trends to our customers at the right moment.

We continue this journey together, by drawing strength from our values. Because we believe that “Achieving success with our values is woven into our fabric!”.

Fast and Efficient

Customer-Centric

Quality-Focused

One Team

Respectful

What You’ll Do

• Follow and analyze trends, innovations, and key players in the fashion industry, including manufacturers and other brands.
• Design collections and products in line with brand objectives by understanding the target customer profile.
• Hold regular weekly meetings with the Buying team to gather insights on best-selling fabrics, colors, and silhouettes, and incorporate these insights into collections.
• Interpret trends and innovations according to customer needs and preferences.
• Develop designs that align with the brand’s quality and pricing strategy.
• Follow up on fabric requirements for collections and ensure fabrics are sourced and supplied at the right time.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Previous design experience in the relevant category, including Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Accessories or Textile Design.
• Strong interest in fashion trends, with a strong sense of style and aesthetics.
• Proficiency in creating technical drawings using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Positive, team-oriented, eager to learn, and patient.
• Good command of English is preferred.
• Ability to develop original and creative designs that are aligned with the brand’s target audience.

If you are excited to join a team where differences are valued, growth is encouraged, and to experience a global fashion brand’s journey, and be part of what’s next!