KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Concept Evolution & Trend Analysis:To create concepts / Mood boards/ trend boards.Visit exhibitions, museums and events related to Fashion, Art and Design fairs/ Markets to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics/ silhouettes and garment trends.Analysing trends in fabrics, colours and shapes- Through research/ internet/ in store surveys/ runways/ fashion weeks subscribing to channels/ magazines etc.Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, demography, competition and competitors.To educate the store staff about the product and creating presentations for the same.Design Development :To Communicate with Category Heads and team and with MRH or both in order to discuss design requirements.Liaising closely with Sales, buying and Production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price pointsCreating artworks / sketches by hand or on computers- Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or textiles, and write specifications such as techniques, colour schemes, construction, material types, accessory requirements and specific measurements requiredAnalyse sell thru reports to identify hits and misses.Adapting existing designs for mass productionInitial costing of the product.Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.Sampling & Range Development:Planning and developing rangesDirect and coordinate with Pattern Masters involved in drawing and cutting patternsDevelop range - overseeing sampling/ construction of samples or finished garment. Select materials and production friendly techniques to be used for products.Coordination with the vendors at different stages of samplingCluster visits for product development for specific craftsRegular and Timely visits to vendors to check on samples under construction.Purchase competition samples for technique and design inspirationReview samples on models to secure good fits.Putting together range for product review meetingsManaging and facilitating the sampling team for smoot flow of design process.Developing innovative process to aid the development of products.Editing and restyling the production Samples according to the challenges being faced by the production team.Fast chase and plugin samples.Sourcing :Sourcing suppliers for sampling keeping in view their viability for the production.Record new and potential material ideasSourcing, selecting and buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments.Sourcing and developing prints and colourwaysSourcing and developing Embroideries.JOB SPECIFICATION: (QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE)Years of Functional Experience: 6-8 years of work experience as a Designer in a Retail or Apparel manufacturing Industry or Craft sectorDegree/Diploma: B. Design/ Masters in Design/ Diploma NIFT/ NIDKnowledge & Skills:Fabindia Product KnowledgeVisualisingAbility to generate fresh ideasCreativity and AestheticsEye for Colour, Texture and PatternRange creation with technical knowledgePattern Cutting, Grading, Fits and Garment Construction for Fashion DesignersCommercial acumenNegotiation SkillsPlease send your resume to [HIDDEN TEXT].
