Designer Team Manager

FETİH TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

We are looking for "Design Team Manager” to join our team for Apparel Circular Knit Garments and Fabrics.

The successful candidate will lead the team but will also work hands on with his/her technical design experience by maintaining high level of knowledge in materials, textiles, components and technologies in the marketplace and consistent ability to create new models. 

QUALİFİCATİONS

·        * Univercity or College degree in Textile Apparel or Industrial Design - or - College Degree with 2+ additional years’ relevant design experience highly preferred.

·        * 10+ years design experience in the womenswear , menswear and kidswear and/or outdoor industries required.

·        * Working knowledge of personal computers with demonstrated experience in the use of such programs as: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, Outlook and WebPLM.

·        * Highly developed drawing skills required.

·        * Expertise in garment construction required.

·        * Knowledge of extended fabric is required

·        * Knowledge of patterns and textiles required.

·        * Ability to communicate effectively with patternmakers and technicians required.

·        * Experience working with wovens, knits, synthetics, and naturals preferred.

·        * Highly skilled in basic stitch, sewing, and new and innovative constructions preferred.

·        * Knowledge of seam sealing constructions highly desirable.

·        * Experience in 3D software & design a plus.

  * Passion for protecting our natural world, and being an environmental activist highly       encouraged

Job Description;

 -Responsible for the creation of relevant, innovative, seasonal design concepts for a women / men / kids and sports categories for different customer mood boards

-Play a lead role in ensuring the cross-pollination of design concepts, trend + visual inspiration research, and ideas with other designers and teams.

-In collaboration and cooperation with Business Unit Directors, create seasonal line plans and strategic initiatives.

-Collaborate with Materials Team, Team Leaders and Group Leaders to create and source categorically appropriate and innovative fabric constructions.

-Collaborate with the appropriate teams to engineer products that achieve design concepts while meeting target margin goals.

-Communicate and present concepts and design information in a concise and professional manner whether in a verbal, written or visual context.

-Presentation skills are an asset

-Create mockups, basic garments and iterate construction ideas in on-site product creation facility and/or collaborate with onsite Patternmakers and Technicians to do so effectively.

-Participate in reviews in the creation of categorical prints , Embellishments , embroderies and yarn dyes as well as with the Color Department in identifying appropriate color direction and colors specific to the products of responsibility.

-Participate in reviews with the Product Graphics Division in the creation of graphics that are appropriate for the products of responsibility.

Assume a leadership role in championing designs through 3D design review. Thereafter, in partnership with Product Developers, develop fabrics, trims and manufacturing strategies for the products of responsibility.

-Provide product information through detailed drawings, mockups and thorough specifications to Pattern Makers and Product Developers so that prototypes and BOMs can be created in a timely manner.

-Partner with Product Developers in providing detailed and complete spec pack information when working factory direct.

-Participate in Company-sponsored design trips to various locations around the world to spark creativity and innovation in all design concepts.