FASHION DESIGNER
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Summary
A fashion designer at a boutique custom tailoring business creates bespoke garments: consulting clients, selecting fabrics, sketching designs, and overseeing production through final stitching alongside tailors. Core skills are fashion design, fabric/pattern/draping knowledge, design software or hand-sketching, and client communication.
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and experienced Fashion Designer to join our boutique and custom tailoring business. You will create unique garment designs, consult clients for bespoke orders, select fabrics, and oversee production from sketching to final stitching.
Responsibilities
- Design unique garments that fulfill client specifications and align with brand standards
- Consult with clients to capture bespoke tailoring needs and preferences accurately
- Select suitable fabrics and materials to realize desired design outcomes
- Oversee the production process from initial sketches through final stitching to ensure quality
- Collaborate with tailors and production teams to deliver garments on schedule and to specification
Required competencies and certifications
- Degree or Diploma in Fashion Design, Arts, Textile Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience of 1 to 3 years in fashion design, custom tailoring, or boutique garment production
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Demonstrated strong creative skills with in-depth knowledge of fabrics, draping, patterns, and stitching techniques
- Proficiency in fashion design software or hand-sketching, color coordination, and trend forecasting
- Excellent communication and client-handling skills to understand and translate custom design requirements