• Researching current fashion trends and determining what consumers will like
• Collaborating with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research data
• Designing sketches for new products with a design team
• Creating clothing patterns for mass production
• Testing and deciding on fabrics, colors, patterns and textures for each design
• Overseeing the production of designs, including carrying out fittings, determining prices and managing marketing
• Working with team members to design clothes for upcoming seasons
• Selecting fabrics and trims
• Creating tech packs with detailed specifications
• Overseeing the prototype sample process
• Working with the design team to create mood boards
• Creating cost sheets and product lists