Job Title: Operations manager
Location: Dubai
Job Description: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Fashion Design associate with operations background to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in fashion design and possess excellent technical skills creativity and attention to detail. As a Fashion Design Assistant you will work closely with our creative director to assist in all aspects of the design process from concept development to final product creation.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the creative director to understand and execute innovative sample designs.
- Execute Fabric sourcing as directed and as per requirements for sampling & prouction.
- Ability to create technical sketches of design concepts is a plus.
- Assist in fitting sessions taking detailed notes and making necessary adjustments to garment prototypes.
- Maintain organized records of design sketches fabric samples and other designrelated materials.
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to coordinate fabric and trim orders ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Support sales manager as needed by attending customers as they walk in to our studio or at trunk shows/ trade shows.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the design team and company.
- Keep record of daily output of our in house sampling & production
- Check pieces made daily and coordinate with the main pattern maker for all sampling & production.
- Maintain a fabric and inventory log
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in a garment sampling & production a must.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) and other design software is a plus but not necessary
- Strong sketching and illustration skills with the ability to translate ideas into visual concepts is a plus.
- Excellent understanding of garment construction patternmaking and sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of textiles fabrics and trimmings with an understanding of sourcing and production processes.
- Creative thinking and a strong eye for detail
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
- Passion for fashion and a desire to contribute to the success of our design studio/company.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Health insurance
- Annual leave and other benefits as per standard uae laws.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.