Core responsibilities include creating/visualising an idea and making a sketch by hand or using computer aided design, keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends, liaising closely with sales, buying and production teams.Work with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief. Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs.
Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments. Adapt existing designs for mass production. Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations. Work with models to try out your designs and also to wear them on the catwalk at fashion shows