Executive, Fashion Design

About the Role

The Fashion Design Executive supports the end-to-end development of Petit Moi's collections from concept creation to sample approval, ensuring each product reflects the brand's aesthetic, quality standards and business objectives. This role is responsible for conducting trend research, developing design concepts, selecting suitable materials, and coordinating sample development to bring ideas to life. The Fashion Design Executive collaborates closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver thoughtful, customer-focused products that align with the brand's vision. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about fashion and product development.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Research fashion trends, market insights, and customer preferences to identify product opportunities and support collection development.
2. Develop design concepts, sketches, and product proposals that align with the brand's aesthetic, seasonal direction, and business objectives.
3. Create accurate technical drawings, specifications, and technical packs for sample and production development.
4. Select suitable fabrics, trims, colours, and embellishments that meet design, quality, and cost requirements.
5. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders throughout the sample development process to ensure designs are executed accurately.
6. Review samples and provide clear feedback on fit, construction, workmanship, and design details for necessary improvements.
7. Manage assigned designs to ensure timely completion in accordance with product development timelines and collection launch schedules.
8. Maintain organised and up-to-date design documentation, trackers, and product development records.
9. Collaborate with the Marketing Team in executing photoshoot collection by providing styling support, outfit coordination, product information, and ensuring designs are presented in line with the brand vision.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
2. Minimum 2–3 years of working experience in fashion design, product development, or a related role within the fashion industry.
3. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop for fashion design and technical drawing purposes.
4. Strong design development skills, including fashion sketching, technical drawing, garment detailing, and translating concepts into production-ready designs.
5. Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, fit, and product development processes.
6. Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design development skills, and attention to detail.
7. Able to travel occasionally for supplier visits, fabric sourcing, photoshoot, and other work-related activities as required.

Required Skills:

Technical/Hard Skills:

1. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop for fashion design, technical drawing, and design presentations.
2. Strong fashion sketching and illustration skills, with the ability to communicate design concepts clearly.
3. Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making principles, garment fit, and sewing techniques.
4. Knowledge of fabrics, trims, embellishments, and garment finishing methods.
5. Ability to create accurate technical packs, product specifications, and product development documentation.
6. Good understanding of the end-to-end product development process, from concept development to sample approval.
7. Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs).

Soft Skills:

1. Strong creativity and design sensibility with a keen eye for detail, colour, proportion, and styling.
2. Excellent organisational skills and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
3. Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
4. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical solutions throughout the product development process.
5. Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
6. Ability to receive feedback positively and apply revisions effectively throughout the design process.
7. Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of customer preferences, fashion trends, and market needs.