Thimblerr Commerce And Technology
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
As an Intimatewear designer, youre expected to conceptualise and design best-in-class products for our brands in their geographies. Your keen eye for detail, strong technical skills in garment construction & design, and the ability to stay on top of consumer preferences will help us keep our client s catalogues relevant and trendy. You will directly be reporting to the Principal Designer
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively participate in market study to identify current trends, fabrics, and techniques, and seeking design inspiration
- Deeply understand /define brand and customer profiling to address the relevant market opportunities with relevant concepts
- Develop ideas for product re-engineering
- Interpret seasonal fashion directions, opportunities and assort merchandise / range to stay ahead of competition
- Conceptualize, design and develop the range in line with brand ethos/positioning, as per pricing/margin strategy and learnings from the previous seasons within acceptable timelines
- Liaise with product development/fit technicians for relevant inputs (vendors/mills) to get planned innovations on fits, fabric, style, print techniques, surface enhancements/textures, trims etc.
- Participate in concept and range approval discussion
- Liaise with product development for sampling, tech pack handover and prototyping
- Prepare mood boards for the forthcoming season
- Create line sheets and design packs as per agreed range
- Participate in fit sessions, PP approvals to ensure quality of product
- Support GTM presentation by ensuring 100% accuracy of information and sample availability
- Ensure FABs are procured as per given specs
- Identify opportunities for bringing in process efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- 3+ years of industry experience of designing garments in category like lingerie, for top global brands (like M&S, Amante, Nike, Puma)
- Post graduation/graduation in fashion/apparel design and merchandising (or a related discipline) from top colleges like NIFT, NID or equivalent
- A keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and strong technical skills in garment construction and design
- Proficiency in working with one or many of the prevalent design tools like Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop. Previous experience of working with 3D design tools like 3D CAD or CLO 3D will be a big plus
- Strong understanding of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements; including close working relationships with product development, raw material, quality assurance, garment technology and merchandising teams
- Extensive and excellent knowledge in the production process, fit, fabrics, garment construction, manufacturing and costing
BENEFITS:
- A competitive salary - We want our early employees to think like entrepreneurs & grow fast. If you do well, your wealth creation is on us.
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
- Relocation support and reimbursements, if you are changing cities.
- Healthy meal plans and a stocked pantry at the office.
- Direct mentorship and guidance from seasoned industry leaders
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