Designer - Woven

Hi Everyone,
We at Vamani Overseas are looking for passionate Fashion Designers to join our team!
If you're interested, please share your resume along with your portfolio at the email address below,

📩 jobs@vamanioverseas.com

*Experience Required : 4-7 years*

Roles and Responsibilities-

Design Concept Development:

• Research and analyze fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market demands to develop design concepts that align with the brand's aesthetic and target market.
• Collaborate with the merchandising and product development teams to understand product requirements, target price points, and production feasibility.
• Create mood boards, sketches, and design illustrations to communicate design concepts and establish a clear vision for the product line.

Product Design and Development:

• Translate design concepts into detailed product designs, considering factors such as fabric selection, color palette, silhouette, trims, and embellishments.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software and other design tools to create technical drawings and specifications for production.
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure the successful execution of design ideas, sample development, and fit evaluation.

Trend Research and Analysis:

• Continuously research and analyze fashion trends, runway shows, trade fairs, and street fashion to stay updated with the latest industry trends and influences.
• Identify emerging trends, colors, prints, and fabrications that can be incorporated into the design process.
• Provide trend forecasts and insights to inform the merchandising and product development teams for assortment planning.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, production, and marketing, to ensure alignment on design objectives, product requirements, and timelines.
• Participate in design review meetings, presenting design concepts, receiving feedback, and incorporating changes based on input from stakeholders.
• Communicate design specifications and technical details effectively to the product development team, ensuring accurate sample development.

Quality and Brand Standards:

• Maintain a strong focus on quality and ensure that designs meet the brand's quality standards and customer expectations.
• Conduct regular quality reviews of samples and provide feedback to the product development team for improvements.
• Adhere to brand guidelines, design standards, and aesthetic principles to maintain consistency across the product line.

Prototype Evaluation and Fit Sessions:

• Participate in prototype evaluation sessions and fit sessions, providing input on design elements, fit, and overall product aesthetics.
• Collaborate with the technical team to resolve any fit or construction issues and ensure product integrity.

Fabric and Trim Sourcing:

• Collaborate with the sourcing team to identify and source appropriate fabrics, trims, and embellishments for the designs.
• Stay updated with fabric and trim trends, performance attributes, and supplier capabilities.

Self-Development and Industry Knowledge:

• Continuously enhance design skills, staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques.
• Attend fashion shows, trade exhibitions, and industry events to gather inspiration, expand knowledge, and network with industry professionals.

Preferred candidate profile

• Embroidery and Textiles skills
• Fashion Design and Fitting skills
• Experience in the fashion industry
• Strong attention to detail and creativity
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field