Head Womenswear Designer (On-site)

Istanbul (Europe) Kalıcı View Job Description
We are currently seeking a Head Fashion Designer for the global retail sourcing office located in Istanbul . On-site , Monday to Firday ,09.00-18.00

Updated on 22/04/2025

  • Global fashion sourcing office
  • Global Trends for Women, Youth and Kids.

About Our Client

We are currently seeking a Head Fashion Designer for the global retail sourcing office located in Istanbul.On-site , Monday to Firday ,09.00-18.00

Job Description



Responsibilities  Conduct market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques.

 Brainstorming with the Fashion Designers team to select the seasonal themes, mood board and create new

inspiration that align with the DNA for each brand.

 Ensuring product is in agreement with business strategy.

 Managing design process from conception through to final styling with the Fashion Design Team. Prepare the collection with 30-50 option based on agreed color palette, mood board and fabric. The

collection group should be full collection and full outfit, which contain all categories in collection

and send to MD for approval

 Review the senior designer collection and discuss. After agreed in the collection, it should be

approved by MD for final review

 Create pre designs by using CAD along with the technical sheet  Maintain the business relationship with current suppliers and build new business relationship with new

suppliers.

 Dealing directly or through Fashion Merchandiser with the supplier in terms of samples

 Use your time management for collection planning, reviewing and ordering for arrival in right time

 Provide the supplier with the detailed requirements of the collection (line up and Teck Packs) including

the sketch, Fabric, Color, garment measurements etc).

 After getting the approval from the MD, start working on the samples fitting then provide the supplier

with your comments, quality, and any other requirements to proceed

 Once receive the initial sample or counter sample or prototype sample use your professional negotiation

skills with the supplier to get the best price with high quality.

 Supplier will send the corrected /revised fit samples with correction. Supervise photo shoot to make sure the collection is presenting the exact way you designed it specially for

celebrities

 Support the stylist in selection the perfect match of items and accessories. Supervise, coach, train the team, and provide them all the support they need.

 Evaluate the performance of each staff in your team.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications and Requirements:

 Expert in designing a Fashion Collection

 Strong sense of trends, style and color.

 Work experience in exporting fashion industry

 Knowledge of fabrics, colors, prints and trims

 Strong organizational skills

 Experience in creating a sample line for photo shooting/exhibitions/look book

 College degree in fashion design or a related field preferred.

 Minimum 10 years Fashion Design experience.

 Strong computer knowledge, including adobe illustrator , adobe Photoshop and CAD

 Strong leadership skills required.

 Strong ability to hand sketch.

 Strong attentionn to details

 Shape building skills required.

 Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment.

What's on Offer

Great career opportunity in the global work environment !

Consultant
Cansu Özdemir
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6549654

Job summary

Sector
Buying, Merchandising & Design
Sub Sector
Fashion Design
Industry
Retail
Location
Istanbul (Europe)
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cansu Özdemir
Job Reference
JN-092024-6549654