Sportswear Designer

Job Description Sportswear Designer
- Responsible for the design of a commercially viable line that fulfills the Creative Director’s vision, brand strategy and financial plans
- Design responsibility for print-driven sportswear and dress collection from concept through fully-rendered product, consistent with brand image and target customers

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Research and Concept Launch
- Leads concept process; creates seasonal story boards to communicate overall concept toCreative Director and cross-functional partners in an inspirational and organized manner
- Stays abreast of competitive landscape; research market, identify opportunities and incorporate relevant market and sales trends into product assortments in a brand-appropriate manner
- Develop and/or evolve tiered product strategies of the Global Line Plan supported by key/core items and good-better-best assortments by brand
- Research and sketch silhouettes, selection of colors, prints, fabrics and trims; finalizes color palette and print direction

Design Development and Line Status
- Comply with Master Development Calendar to adhere to designated due dates
- Responsible for initial technical packages for overseas proto development as well as purchasing specs TP’s for bulk production
- Conduct fit sessions, provide fit comments and work closely with Technical Design team
- Work with CAD/Graphics team to develop print/embellishment layouts to specifications
- Communicate with PD team concerning all color, l/d, s/o and color approval information and techniques
- Communicate with PD and Sales/Merchandising teams to ensure all product needs are met
- Additional responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 2-3 years of experience in the industry, sportswear
- B.S. in Design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Design or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent hand/digital sketching and illustration ability
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and fit
- Ability to communicate clearly using fabric/merchandising/garment construction terminology and skills both written and verbal
- Great eye for color; understands possibilities of fabric and construction; looks for new and innovative ways to use color, fabric, and details in design
- Applies design concepts through lens of the customer and brand filter
- Flexible and able to accept and embrace departmental/organizational changes with positive attitude
- Organized and detailed orientated
- Problem-solver, solutions orientated
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize work on a continual basis, and work with limited supervision
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Able to build relationships effectively with cross-functional teams

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- Trilingual (required)