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Fashion Designer
SR. Fashion designer cum Production Manager
Fashion Designer
#742526
Remote / WFH
Aari Tari Fashions
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Fashion Designer cum Production Manager to lead the design and production lifecycle of our apparel collections. The ideal candidate will combine strong fashion design expertise with production planning and execution capabilities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products while maintaining brand aesthetics, cost efficiency, and manufacturing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Fashion Design
• Research fashion trends, market insights, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes.
• Develop seasonal collections, concepts, mood boards, and product ranges.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, tech packs, and specifications.
• Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to align collections with customer demand.
• Source fabrics, trims, embellishments, and accessories from vendors.
• Conduct fit sessions and oversee sample development and approvals.
• Ensure all designs align with brand identity and target market requirements.
Production Management
• Plan and manage the end-to-end production process from sampling to final shipment.
• Coordinate with factories, vendors, suppliers, and quality teams.
• Develop production schedules and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor production costs, material consumption, and wastage control.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Resolve production issues related to design, fabric, fit, and construction.
• Track inventory of fabrics, trims, and production materials.
• Conduct factory visits and production audits when required.
• Optimize production efficiency and implement process improvements.
Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor junior designers, pattern masters, and production coordinators.
• Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, quality assurance, and logistics teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• 610+ years of experience in fashion design and garment production.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and garment construction.
• Experience in women's wear, men's wear, kidswear, ethnic wear, or fashion categories relevant to the business.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and related fashion design tools.
• Understanding of fabric sourcing, costing, pattern making, and quality control.
Preferred Skills
• Strong trend forecasting and product development expertise.
• Vendor and factory management experience.
• Knowledge of export and domestic production processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple collections and production schedules simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Collection launch timelines
• Product acceptance and sell-through rates
• Production efficiency and on-time delivery
• Quality compliance and defect rates
• Cost optimization and margin achievement
• Sampling approval turnaround time
• Vendor performance management
A hands-on professional with a strong fashion design vision and deep production management expertise, capable of transforming concepts into commercially successful collections while ensuring operational excellence and timely execution.
Key Responsibilities
Fashion Design
• Research fashion trends, market insights, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes.
• Develop seasonal collections, concepts, mood boards, and product ranges.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, tech packs, and specifications.
• Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to align collections with customer demand.
• Source fabrics, trims, embellishments, and accessories from vendors.
• Conduct fit sessions and oversee sample development and approvals.
• Ensure all designs align with brand identity and target market requirements.
Production Management
• Plan and manage the end-to-end production process from sampling to final shipment.
• Coordinate with factories, vendors, suppliers, and quality teams.
• Develop production schedules and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor production costs, material consumption, and wastage control.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Resolve production issues related to design, fabric, fit, and construction.
• Track inventory of fabrics, trims, and production materials.
• Conduct factory visits and production audits when required.
• Optimize production efficiency and implement process improvements.
Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor junior designers, pattern masters, and production coordinators.
• Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, quality assurance, and logistics teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• 610+ years of experience in fashion design and garment production.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and garment construction.
• Experience in women's wear, men's wear, kidswear, ethnic wear, or fashion categories relevant to the business.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and related fashion design tools.
• Understanding of fabric sourcing, costing, pattern making, and quality control.
Preferred Skills
• Strong trend forecasting and product development expertise.
• Vendor and factory management experience.
• Knowledge of export and domestic production processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple collections and production schedules simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Collection launch timelines
• Product acceptance and sell-through rates
• Production efficiency and on-time delivery
• Quality compliance and defect rates
• Cost optimization and margin achievement
• Sampling approval turnaround time
• Vendor performance management
A hands-on professional with a strong fashion design vision and deep production management expertise, capable of transforming concepts into commercially successful collections while ensuring operational excellence and timely execution.
