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Head Designer
TULIP GROUP
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Fashion DesignTrend ResearchRange PlanningTeam LeadershipFabric SelectionGarment Construction
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About the Role
Tulip Group is seeking a Head Designer to lead the end-to-end design function for global fashion clients in Dubai. The role involves overseeing seasonal trend research, range planning, mentoring the design team, and collaborating with merchandising and production.
Key Skills for This Role
Fashion DesignTrend ResearchRange PlanningTeam LeadershipFabric SelectionGarment Construction
Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end design function from concept to final collection
- Oversee seasonal trend research, mood boards, and range planning
- Translate market insights into commercially viable, brand aligned collections for global clients
- Guide and mentor the design team
- Review and refine sketches, fabrics, and trims
- Collaborate with merchandising, production, and sourcing teams to align design intent with cost, quality, and lead time objectives
- Manage design presentations for buyers and brand partners
- Ensure adherence to sustainability, fit, and quality standards
Requirements
- Strong leadership in fashion design, with experience heading or managing a design team within apparel or fashion manufacturing
- Proficiency in end to end design development, including trend research, concept creation, mood boards, range planning, and technical handover
- Demonstrated ability to design for international markets and retailers
- Hands on experience with fabric selection, trims, garment construction, and fit
- Portfolio showing strength in both creative innovation and commercial designs across categories
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong cross functional collaboration skills
- Commitment to sustainable and ethical design practices
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Company Description
- Tulip Group, operating as Tulip Creations Private Limited, is a global fashion manufacturer and design partner with roots in New Delhi and presence in New York, Dubai, and Europe.
- Collaborates with leading international retailers and brands to develop trend focused, reliable apparel.
- Design leadership, quality assurance, and sustainability are central to operations.
Role Description
- Full time, on site role based in Dubai office.
- Responsible for leading end to end design function from concept to final collection.
- Oversees seasonal trend research, mood boards, and range planning.
- Translates market insights into commercially viable, brand aligned collections for global clients.
- Guides and mentors the design team.
- Collaborates with merchandising, production, and sourcing teams.
- Manages design presentations for buyers and brand partners.
- Ensures adherence to sustainability, fit, and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership in fashion design, with experience heading or managing a design team within apparel or fashion manufacturing.
- Proficiency in end to end design development, including trend research, concept creation, mood boards, range planning, and technical handover.
- Demonstrated ability to design for international markets and retailers.
- Hands on experience with fabric selection, trims, garment construction, and fit.
- Portfolio showing strength in both creative innovation and commercial designs across categories.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong cross functional collaboration skills.
- Commitment to sustainable and ethical design practices.
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