Associate Designer

Role & Responsibilities

• Concept Development: Develop design concepts using techniques such as embroidery, beading, weaving, and other traditional handcrafts.
• Trend Research: Stay updated on current fashion trends, colors, innovative techniques, and seasonal styles.
• Sketching & Prototyping: Produce detailed sketches and support prototype/CAD development to visually present design ideas.
• HQ Collaboration: Work closely with the US Headquarters design team to align, refine, and adjust designs.
• Technical Documentation: Create accurate tech packs and specification sheets for production.
• Vendor & Sample Management: Follow up with vendors, coordinate sampling progress, conduct factory/vendor visits, and track shipments to ensure samples and production meet quality standards.
• Material Sourcing: Explore local markets to source suitable fabrics, trims, and other materials for upcoming collections.
• Line Sheets & Data Tracking: Prepare line sheets, sales analysis and data tracking documentation.
• Sample Organization: Manage sample organization, documentation, and general merchandising administration.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience in apparel/textile design, merchandising, or a related role.
• Education: Fashion school graduate.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge of weaving techniques is a plus.
• Design Sensibility: Strong attention to detail and an excellent sense of color and composition.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional designers, vendors, and the production team.
• Organization & Time Management: Highly organized, comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and able to meet strict deadlines while working independently.