Senior fashion designer
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We are a fashion retail group that started as a denim specialist in 1988 and has grown into a leading regional fast-fashion retailer with over 600 stores, a strong online presence, over 7,000 employees and close to 1 billion USD revenue.
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Overview
We are a fashion retail group that started as a denim specialist in 1988 and has grown into a
leading regional fast-fashion retailer
with over
600
stores
, a strong online presence, over
7,000 employees
and close to
1 billion USD revenue
.
We bring style and value to millions, offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children and starting new product lines – home and beauty.
We believe fashion should be inspiring, accessible, and constantly evolving.
Now entering a bold
new phase of international growth
from our global headquarters in Dubai, UAE, we’re looking to elevate our executive management and creative product development with world-class talent.
Our vision is to merge decades of retail expertise with cutting-edge technology — building
advanced omnichannel systems, driving operational excellence, and leveraging AI-powered innovation
to redefine the fast-fashion landscape.
We move fast, adapt boldly, and care deeply about making everyday fashion beautiful and attainable for millions.
We are looking for
senior designers
(across categories) who will take ownership of key product categories within the kidswear collections, including Denim, Knitwear, Activewear, and Outerwear & Sweaters for
Women or Men or Teens.
This role combines strong creative sensibility with a deep understanding of commercial fashion and market trends.
The person in this role will be responsible for translating trends and concepts into compelling, wearable collections that resonate with customers while meeting business objectives.
Working from concept through to final product, the designer will collaborate closely with buying, visual merchandising, production teams, and suppliers to ensure that each collection is both creatively strong and operationally feasible.
The position is suited for someone who is not only creatively driven but also highly collaborative and pragmatic, able to balance design vision with timelines, cost considerations, and product performance in the market.
While the role remains deeply hands-on in the design process, its primary responsibility is to ensure that collections are commercially relevant, trend-aligned, and delivered efficiently from concept to production.
Responsibilities
- Trend research, analysis of competitor landscape and customer behavior
- Develop seasonal design directions aligned with brand strategy (moodboards, color palettes, key fits, fabrics, trims)
- Sourcing for fabric, trim and product samples worldwide — trade shows, fabric fairs, supplier visits, shopping trips
- Design prints, graphics and surface patterns for seasonal collections
- Create detailed tech packs (detailed sketches, artworks, hangtags). All information need to be uploaded in PLM system
- Fit and review samples, provide accurate correction comments
- Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, production and suppliers
- Present design concepts to management
- Mentor and guide junior design team members
Profile Requirements
- Degree in Fashion Design
- 3–5 years experience in mass market, fast fashion or high street brand
- Excellent visual communication and presentation skills
- Commercial mindset — ability to design for volume and price point
- Confident user (advance level) of AI tools, Illustrator, Photoshop, CoralDraw
- 3D design skills
- Strong garment construction knowledge
- Print and pattern design
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally regularly
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