Fashion Designer Head

Job Description:

 Managing a team of designers. Closely monitoring the designers in executing the tasks in the given time frame.
 Scheduled Team Review meetings and performance audit every quarter to improve deliverables
 Responsible for the design process from conception through to final styling for assigned product category
 Responsible for product design process to include market research, conceptual presentations, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes
 Providing insight regarding style and fit of product during presentation
 Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy
 Seasonal travel for research and/or product development
 Work along with the buyers to analyze feedback from customers, monitor sales and identify the best-selling pieces, to ensure all products within the category exceed customer expectations and maximize sales and profit potential
 Conduct regular store visits in order to gain valuable consumer feedback
 Ensure all deadlines are achieved for designs to be approved on time and ensuring all artworks are sent to suppliers on time in line with the critical path
 Responsible to ensure design packages are complete and accurate
 Responsible for researching markets in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc
 Provides direction for prints, graphics, fabric and trim selection
 Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc