Assistant Fashion Designer

About the role

A fashion design company in Karachi is looking for a creative, detail-oriented and commercially driven Assistant Fashion Designer to lead and support its fashion design function. The role covers design development, collection launches, design quality and coordination with merchandising, sourcing and production teams. The position is based in Nazimabad S.I.T.E. area, in person, Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise seasonal collection and new product design, researching trends, colours, silhouettes and competitors, and approving concepts, sketches, mood boards and presentations.
• Supervise the design team, allocate tasks, give creative direction, run design reviews and keep the department on schedule.
• Oversee the full product development cycle, coordinate fabric, trims, colour palettes and garment specs, and review samples, fittings and measurements.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications and tech packs, and coordinate with production and merchandising to resolve issues.
• Monitor local and international trends and customer feedback, and report progress regularly to management while keeping records of designs and samples.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in the fashion or apparel industry.
• Previous experience supervising a team or coordinating design work.
• Experience in women's fashion and modest wear preferred.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, patterns and product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW or similar design software.

What we offer

• A competitive benefits package.
• An onsite work environment fostering collaboration and creativity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the fashion industry.