Design Manager

CLIENT :
Leading Apparel Manufacturing Company
DESIGNATION :
Design Manager
PRODUCT :
Women’s Woven Casual Wear
LOCATION :
Dhaka, Bangladesh
PACKAGE : USD 3,000 – 4,000 Net++

OVERVIEW
A leading apparel manufacturing company is seeking an  experienced Design Manager with strong expertise in Women’s Woven Casual Wear. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience within an apparel manufacturing environment  and be capable of leading the design and development process from concept through to production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of Women’s Woven Casual Wear collections based on customer and market requirements

• Develop new styles, collections and product concepts aligned with international fashion trends

• Manage the end-to-end design development process from concept and sketches through sampling and production

• Work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sampling, Technical and
Production teams to ensure designs are commercially viable and production-ready

• Review samples, garment construction, fabrics, trims and finishing to ensure design requirements are achieved

• Lead and develop the design team and ensure timely completion of design and development activities

• Work with customers / buyers to understand seasonal design directions, product requirements and expectations

• Identify opportunities for new products, fabrics, techniques and design innovations

• Ensure designs meet required quality, cost, construction and production feasibility standards

• Monitor international fashion and market trends and translate them into commercially viable products

• Support continuous improvement across the design and product development process

PRE-REQUISITES

• Women’s Woven Casual Wear experience is mandatory

• Apparel / Garment Manufacturing Company experience is mandatory

• Hands-on experience developing Women’s Woven Casual Wear within a manufacturing / export production environment

• Strong understanding of woven fabrics, garment construction, trims and finishing

• Strong knowledge of design development and product development processes

• Experience managing or leading a design team will be preferred

• Strong understanding of international fashion trends and commercial product development

• Ability to work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sampling and Production teams

• Candidates from India or other Asian countries will be considered

• Bangladesh apparel manufacturing exposure will be an advantage
We are specifically looking for candidates who have developed Women’s Woven Casual Wear within an Apparel Manufacturing environment.