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Assistant Manager – Design (Ladieswear)

 

We are looking for candidates with experience in Women’s Westernwear and Wovenwear, with a strong understanding of commercial fashion and designs tailored for brick-and-mortar retail stores.

The ideal candidate should have experience in designing contemporary womenswear categories such as dresses, blouses, trousers, and seasonal collections, along with a strong portfolio showcasing their design capabilities, print development, and understanding of customer preferences and commercial trends.

Develop seasonal ranges based on thorough trend and competitive research and overall creative direction

• Research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand/ target customer
• Assist Design Manager in seasonal range building and seasonal direction
• Manage creative and technical development of product 
• Build consistency throughout product lines to ensure a clear message is delivered while continuing to grow Max as an authentic, value fashion retailer
• Develop technical sketches and graphics/prints for new products 
• Collaborate with Merchandising team to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity 
• Be actively involved in product and trend presentations
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with cross functional teams
• Plan and execute seasonal ranges and tech packs in a fast paced environment, as per the set critical path

• Have a strong eye for trend spotting, colour, prints, graphics, fabrics and silhouettes 
• Technical proficiency in garment construction 
• Ability to sketch and render in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Knowledge of CLO 3D will be an added asset, though not a pre-requisite for the role
• Great eye and proficiency in developing placement graphics and/or all over prints
• Team player with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization 
• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and seasonal calendars 

5-7 years of proven professional experience in a similar role.