About This Role
Developing original concepts and designs for clothing and fashion products is the core of this role, from initial research and concepts through to product development and final designs. This position suits a creative and experienced fashion designer who will contribute to the development of the company's clothing and fashion collections.
Responsibilities
- Research current and emerging fashion trends, colours, fabrics, materials and consumer preferences
- Develop original concepts and designs for clothing and fashion products
- Produce design sketches, illustrations and technical drawings
- Select appropriate fabrics, materials, trims and accessories for designs
- Develop design specifications and communicate requirements clearly to suppliers and manufacturers
- Work with suppliers and manufacturers during the sampling and product-development process
- Review samples and recommend changes to fit, construction, materials, colour and overall appearance
- Refine designs in response to sampling, production requirements and customer or market feedback
- Maintain accurate records of designs, specifications, materials and product information
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to develop collections in line with the company's creative and commercial objectives
- Monitor developments in the fashion industry and use relevant research to inform future collections
- Help maintain consistent design standards and quality across the company's fashion products
Requirements
- Previous professional experience in fashion or clothing design
- Good knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and fashion production processes
- Experience developing designs from initial concepts through to finished products
- Ability to produce clear fashion sketches and technical design information
- Strong understanding of colour, materials, proportions and garment details
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage several design projects and deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A creative and commercially aware approach to fashion design
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of our fashion collections
- Creative and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to develop professionally within a growing fashion business
- Involvement in the design and development of new products and collections
About the Company
WASTIB STUDIO LIMITED is a fashion-focused business involved in the design, development and sale of clothing and fashion products. The company also supplies sewing materials, haberdashery and related fashion accessories, and is committed to developing distinctive, quality products while responding to customer and market trends.