Senior Apparel Designer

Position Title: Senior Apparel Designer Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 18,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands. Job Description: • Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes. Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives. • Develop detailed tech packs, sketches, and specifications for sampling and production. Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and materials based on design and cost targets • Oversee sampling process, fittings, and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards. • Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with strong skills in fabric selection, garment construction, and pattern making • Proven experience in the Dubai/UAE fashion retail market, including working with local and international factories and production units • Solid understanding of costing, product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and retail calendars • Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) with a keen eye for detail, colour, and aesthetics