Fashion Designer/merchandiser

Designer in Apparel:
**Role Overview**:
An apparel designer is responsible for creating original clothing and accessory designs based on fashion trends, customer preferences, and market research. The designer works closely with other teams to develop collections and ensure their designs meet production and market requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Research and Trend Analysis**: Keep up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes through research and industry events.
- **Design Development**: Create original designs and concepts for apparel lines, often using sketches and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- **Collection Planning**: Plan and develop seasonal collections, ensuring they align with brand vision and target customer preferences.
- **Fabric and Material Selection**: Choose appropriate fabrics, trims, and materials for designs based on aesthetic and functional requirements.
- **Sample Development**: Collaborate with patternmakers and sample sewers to create prototypes of designs.
- **Collaboration**: Work with other departments such as merchandising, production, and marketing to ensure designs are feasible and market-ready.
- **Revisions and Approvals**: Modify designs based on feedback from colleagues and management and oversee the final approval process for designs.
- **Presentation and Selling**: Present designs to buyers, retail partners, and other stakeholders to secure orders and placements.
- **Quality Control**: Oversee quality control of samples and final products to maintain design integrity.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
- Strong creative and artistic skills.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Understanding of garment construction and patternmaking.
- Knowledge of fabrics and materials.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Merchandiser in Apparel:
**Role Overview**:
An apparel merchandiser is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of clothing lines to meet customer demands and sales goals. They work closely with design, production, and sales teams to ensure collections are marketable and align with business objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Market Analysis**: Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new products or improvements.
- **Product Planning**: Develop product assortments and line plans for each season based on market research and sales data.
- **Costing and Pricing**: Work with production and sourcing teams to determine product costs and establish pricing strategies for profitability.
- **Inventory Management**: Monitor inventory levels and plan replenishment strategies to ensure stock is optimized.
- **Sales and Promotion**: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional strategies and sales goals for each product line.
- **Supplier and Vendor Relations**: Work with suppliers and vendors to source materials and negotiate terms for product manufacturing.
- **Production Coordination**: Oversee production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products and adherence to quality standards.
- **Presentation and Sales**: Present product lines to buyers and retail partners to secure orders and placements.
- **Performance Evaluation**: Track and analyze product performance to guide future planning and merchandising decisions.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of supply chain and production processes.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of fashion and market trends.

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

**Salary**: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:
**Education**:

- Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- total work: 2 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English, Hindi, Kannada (preferred)

Location : Bengaluru

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

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person