Apparel Group
Apparel Group is seeking to hire a candidate for the job role of a Handbags & Accessories Designer in Jabel Ali South, Dubai, UAE. This is an Intermediate level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 8000-17000 AED, which may be slightly negotiable during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- Create and present the trend forecast followed by line presentations.
- Planning and developing new ranges.
- Working with buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief.
- Liaising closely with buying and planning teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price points.
- Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to PU, colors and quality and technical parameters
- Should have experience of sourcing the samples made from factories and should have deep understanding of Pricing along with the product.
- Knowledge of Leather for working on men’s accessories
- Should be well versed in submitting the required touchbacks with all technical specifications to the factories. Understanding design from a technical perspective.
- Should be able to locate factories for production across many regions.
- Trainings should be imparted on the product to the front end along with the buyers
- Well versed in latest designing software (Illustrator, Photoshop etc.).
- Readiness to multitask and should have a proactive approach. Knowledge of working on excel to take out the sell thru rate will be beneficial.
Requirements for Role of Handbags & Accessories Designer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
- 2+ years experience as a designer in a fashion or accessories design firm.