fashion designer responsibilities:
· managing design process from conception through to final styling.
· conducting market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration.
· collaborating with team members to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, and create new concepts.
· ensuring product is in agreement with business strategy.
· selecting fabrics and trims.
· creating production sketches for development packages.
· collaborating with technical designers to ensure development packages are accurate.
· reviewing products for style and fit during presentation.
· presenting story, mood, color boards, and samples to the management and buyer.
· working on tech packs and timely execution.
fashion designer requirements:
· bachelor’s degree in design or fine arts, or college degree in fashion design or related field.
· 6+ years design experience.
· proficient with microsoft excel and adobe illustrator, photoshop.
· availability to travel for research and product development.
· ability to do sketches by hand.
· excellent design and conceptual skills.
· excellent sense of style and color.
· outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
· ability to meet multiple deadlines.