MANAGER FASHION DESIGN

CAREER141 · India

ob Location: Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Position: Manager – Design

Department: Design / Product Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4+ Years

Salary : USD 3500 - 4000

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and creative Manager – Design (Ladieswear Woven) to lead the design and collection development function for ladies' woven apparel.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in woven ladieswear, trend analysis, design development, fabric knowledge, and collection building , with prior experience working in reputed apparel manufacturing organizations serving renowned European and American buyers .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fashion and market trend analysis to identify upcoming trends, silhouettes, colors, fabrics, prints, and styling directions.
• Develop creative and commercially viable design sketches aligned with current market and buyer requirements.
• Lead the design and collection development process from concept to final product.
• Develop cohesive seasonal collections for ladieswear woven , primarily focusing on non-denim products.
• Work closely with merchandising, product development, sampling, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of designs.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with international buyers to understand their design requirements, specifications, and expectations.
• Translate buyer briefs and market trends into commercially successful product concepts.
• Select appropriate woven fabrics based on garment style, construction, drape, appearance, functionality, and end-use requirements.
• Provide guidance on fabric, trims, colors, prints, silhouettes, and finishing techniques.
• Review samples and prototypes and provide constructive feedback to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Monitor international fashion trends and competitor collections to maintain a strong and contemporary design direction.
• Lead and mentor the design team while ensuring timely delivery of collections and design developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design and product-development challenges.
• Ensure collections meet the required standards of design aesthetics, commercial viability, quality, and buyer expectations .

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of full-time professional experience in fashion/apparel design.
• Strong and proven experience in Ladieswear Woven , particularly non-denim products .
• Prior experience in design development and collection making within reputed woven apparel manufacturing organizations.
• Strong understanding of woven fabrics , including fabric characteristics, construction, weight, drape, texture, and suitability for different garment styles.
• Ability to select and recommend appropriate fabrics based on design, silhouette, garment construction, and end-use requirements .
• Proven experience working with renowned European and/or American fashion/apparel buyers .
• Strong understanding of international fashion trends and ladieswear markets.
• Excellent creative, conceptual, and commercial design skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with international buyers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop commercially viable collections while maintaining strong creative direction.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating ladieswear woven design and collection development is highly preferred.
• Candidates with experience in international apparel markets and export-oriented manufacturing will be strongly preferred.
• Frequent job changes will be discouraged ; candidates with a stable career history and reasonable tenure in previous organizations are preferred.