Reporting to the VP of Design, the Womenswear Designer is responsible for the conceptualisation and design of the RTW Womenswear collection from concept to completion.

Description:

Research seasonal themes, inspirations, fabric and colour concepts etc., in collaboration with the design team to develop key creative direction of the seasons.
Work with the Creative Director to deliver innovative ideas that will be sketched and put into development each season in keeping with the brand's ethos.
Develop prototypes & finalize samples with in-house atelier, as well as with local and international vendors with clarity and within tight deadlines.
Participate in fittings with efficiency and accuracy in developing styles from sketch to production.
Oversee Design Assistants on sketch development, fitting notes, and sample cutting tickets.
Provide complete and updated design information to pass onto factories to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with the rest of the design team and all vendors to ensure coherence and consistency.
Understand and respect collection deadlines to ensure the timely delivery of the seasonal collection.

Requirements:

Exceptional taste and creativity levels.
3 - 5 years working in a luxury fashion environment preferred.
Ability to adapt to frequent change and high pressure.
A strong team player and considerate of colleagues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Comfortable working additional hours to perform duties, including weekends and travel when necessary.
High work ethic, integrity and reliability, a "Hands-on" attitude, and excellent time management skills.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

RTW Womenswear Designer