Head - Design - Fashion Startup

Job Description:-

- Setup the processes and flow for design team to enable best-in-class design outputs

- Dual combination of subject matter expert and team leader in Fashion forecast study, Concept development, Range development and product development

- Manage a team of Junior and Senior designers across geographies

- Liaison between different teams in the organization - sales, category and design team for efficient working

- Attend brand meetings, understand their requirements and feedback and help the design team include the same in their offerings

- Remain ahead of curve w.r.t fashion trends in US/ UK markets

- Research gaps in client product lines to help category and business teams in upsell and cross sell opportunities.

Who is this for?

- 10+ years of experience in apparel design industry

- Ability to manage the design function and lead diverse team of designers

- Should have worked with global brands across North America and Europe regions

- Problem solver and a first principle thinker

- Ability to think at a high level about product strategy and clearly articulate design decisions

- In-depth knowledge of garment technology

- Superior knowledge of fashion design principles and pattern making garment construction, remain up-to-date with fashion trends across the globe

- Excellent creativity with a good sense of fashion and style

- Proficiency in computer-aided fashion design applications and digital visualization tools