Manager - Design

Roles and Responsibilities

• Stay updated with the latest trends, product ideas, colors, prints, fabrics, and styling.
• Develop collection designs in line with target costs, including sketches, illustrations, and graphics.
• Create line sheets based on current trends, incorporating appropriate design, color, and prints.
• Maintain line sheets for seasonal range plans, ensuring alignment with assortment planning and buying requirements.
• Create detailed tech packs that accurately illustrate design and construction details.
• Collaborate with Buying and Sourcing teams for effective design development.
• Drive and manage effective fit sessions.
• Follow up on and approve fabric, print, and surface designs, including travel to factories and new vendors.
• Execute tasks in a timely manner according to the seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Maintain and improve product quality by addressing issues at the ground level, including fabric, fit, wash, and workmanship.
• Collate and present trend overviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4-6 years of experience and a degree from NIFT or Pearl.
• Naturally creative, resourceful, and hands-on.
• Agile, flexible, and adaptive in a dynamic work environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Quick and efficient in design research and tech pack creation.
• High-level aesthetic and creative ability with a strong understanding of women's and men's fashion.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, fits, and print techniques.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and calendars.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.