Girlswear Designer

About Babyshop

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and create seasonal trend direction, including key shapes, color palettes, and newness for each range.
• Ensure designs reflect the brand’s identity and consistently evolve with market expectations.
• Act as a representative of the design manager in their absence, taking ownership of the team and deliverables.
• Support cross-functional teams such as Buying, Merchandising, and Marketing with strong design insights.
• Analyze and interpret catwalk trends, emerging market data, and shopping samples to curate relevant and commercially successful collections.
• Maintain an updated knowledge of fabric developments (especially knits, denim, and woven fabrication), pattern making, and garment construction.
• Assist in sourcing and briefing suppliers, based on their strength and capabilities.
• Continuously evaluate best sellers to propose strong 'move-ons' and enhance future collections.
• Bring strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and agility to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Develop and optimize design processes where necessary for efficient workflow.
• Ensure precision and attention to detail across all aspects of design and development.
• Confidently present trends, ranges, and concepts to senior management and stakeholders.

Soft Skills & Tools

• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to mentor junior team members.
• Confident in coaching, giving and receiving feedback, and building a positive team culture.
• Excellent visual and verbal communication to convey design ideas clearly.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and creating engaging design presentations.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data-driven design decisions.
• Strong planning and execution abilities to handle multiple product lines simultaneously.
• Smart working mindset, with the ability to take on new challenges proactively and with enthusiasm.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years in a team management role.
• Proven experience in girlswear design including licensed character development.
• Hands-on denim product development experience is a must.
• Preferably has hands-on experience designing for all girlswear segments – from infants to pre-teens.
• Previous exposure to shopping trips for trend and market research is required.

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for girlswear and understanding of its functional, emotional, and aesthetic needs.
• Driven, smart-working, and open to taking on new challenges.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative team synergy.
• Confident in presenting and influencing decisions at a senior level.