Researching current fashion trends and determining what consumers will likeCollaborating with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research dataDesigning sketches for new products with a design teamCreating clothing patterns for mass productionTesting and deciding on fabrics colors patterns and textures for each designOverseeing the production of designs including carrying out fittings determining prices and managing marketingMaintaining relationships with vendors suppliers and modelsCommunicating technical design information for customer samplesWorking with team members to design clothes for upcoming seasonsSelecting fabrics and trimsCreating tech packs with detailed specificationsDeveloping CAD sketches to present to stakeholdersOverseeing the prototype sample processWorking with the design team to create mood boardsCreating cost sheets and product listsPlan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers expectations and company s objectivesAnalyze sales figures customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges / stockCollaborate with buyers suppliers distributors and analysts to negotiate prices quantities and timescalesMaximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriatelyProduce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventoryForecast profits / sales and plan budgetsMonitor stock movement and consider markdowns promotions price changes clear outs etcBuild constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close dealsRequirements
- Proven working experience in merchandising
- Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage inform and motivate
- Uptodate with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong listening presentation and decision making skills
- Commercial acumen and the ability to decode customers
Merchandising and Fashion Designing
Key Skills
Close Protection,Lpc,Inventory Control,Agriculture,Customer Support
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 6 - 6