Grand Step / Grand Apparel has exciting opportunities available. We are seeking APPAREL /CLOTTHING DESIGNERS with expertise and established networks in women's private label fashion. If you have relevant experience and are interested in consulting with us, please reach out to discuss your suitability and to learn more about the roles.
Additionally, we're keen to hear from Freelance APAPREL Designers, particularly those with a focus on ladies wear. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working for either a supplier or a retailer in the Europe. If you would like further details, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Sketching and assigning light spec.
• Fabric, yarn and colour identification and selection.
• Artwork development and detailing for vendor.
• You will have a strong aesthetic, great sense of design and colour and an established understanding of the product development process.
• Support and have some oversight of the design and development of the seasonal sourced apparel and speed lab product lines.
• Familiarity with International fashion trends in apparels design and licensed properties with a passion for great product and design.
• Will be an integral partner with merchandising, sourcing and product development teams to create a smooth transition between initial concepts and final products.
• Strong knowledge of trends, consumer insights, new opportunities, and competition.
• Unique insight into relevant market trends with a point of view on commercial viability of styles/silhouettes.
• Consumer focused mind-set with an understanding of needs and the translation into product insights.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience as a designer required.
• Portfolio of previous work required.
• Hands on computer aided software like Photoshop, Adobe In design and Illustrator; CorelDraw and awareness of the latest creative software programs (3D), techniques, and applications.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication both internally and externally.
• Must be results focused and highly detail oriented.
• Ability to create and execute in a deadline oriented environment.
• Must have strong organization skills or order to troubleshoot and manage multiple projects.
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