outwear women designer – Beijing (China)

customer: very important European fashion group with offices in Beijing (China)

position: outwear women designer

location: Beijing (China)

functions:

Designing brand outwear collections.
Create seasonal collections, strongly influenced by inspiration trips in Asia (Tokyo/ Seoul) as well as local research and follow up of the trend forecasting’s webs.
Analyze sales figures/ orders, and being ahead of trends and consumer needs for the brand.
Constantly upgrade the fabric quality, fitting and product according to the trend and market demands.
Constantly source latest offers/ trimmings/ fabrics/ treatments/ from suppliers in China (in cooperation with buying department).
Conduct fitting reviews with buyers to improve product/ look/ fabric/ fitting etc. in weak areas/ ensure constant training in latest fittings/ shapes/ details for Technicians/ Buyers.
Directly reporting to Junior Category Managers of Woven teams.

profile:

Qualified designer- minimum Bachelor degree in Fashion.
Proven experience in outwear (minimum 3-4 years).
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional talent and feeling for premium designs.
Creative design flair/ Strong sense for fast-moving trends.
Excellent knowledge of fabrics and attention to details is an absolute must.
Excellent knowledge of Adobe programs (Photoshop/ Illustrator).
User knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
Strong team player with the ability to work on a one to one basis with local buyers.
English skills (minimum communication level), both written and spoken.
Interest in Chinese culture and society is a plus, willingness to live in Beijing.

if you are interested in this opportunity, please fill the following form and send your CV and Portfolio