Fashion Designer creates original clothing accessories and footwear often focusing on aesthetic appeal and functionality. They translate design concepts into tangible products selecting fabrics trims and overseeing the production process. This includes research sketching and collaborating with teams to bring their designs to life ensuring they align with brand identity and market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
Researching and Forecasting Trends:
Staying updated on current and emerging fashion trends to predict consumer demand.
Conceptualizing and Sketching Designs:
Developing design concepts and sketching ideas often using handdrawn sketches or computeraided design (CAD) software.
Fabric and Trim Selection:
Choosing fabrics colors patterns and trims that align with the design vision and target market.
Creating Prototypes and Samples:
Developing initial samples and prototypes to test and refine designs.
Overseeing Production:
Collaborating with manufacturers and production teams to ensure designs are translated into finished products while maintaining quality standards.
Presenting Designs:
Presenting designs to creative directors clients or showcasing them in fashion shows or trade events.
Marketing and Sales:
Depending on the role designers may also be involved in marketing designs to retailers or directly to consumers.
merchandiser's job is to ensure that a store has the right products at the right time and price. They do this by: Analyzing trends: Monitoring consumer demand and market trends to predict which products will be in high demand Planning product ranges: Working with buyers to plan which products to sell and in what quantities Negotiating prices: Securing favorable prices and terms from suppliers Managing inventory: Tracking and managing stock deliveries and controlling stock levels Planning displays: Working with visual display staff to decide how to display products to maximize sales Forecasting sales: Predicting sales and profits and presenting sales forecasts Collaborating with other departments: Working with other departments to develop marketing strategies Training staff: Conducting training sessions for other store staff Merchandisers need to be organized, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work well under pressure. They should also have excellent analytical skills and be comfortable using basic statistics