Title:  Senior Designer

Job Requisition ID:  7359
Location: 

Rathmalana, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 2
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 50,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The Senior Designer is responsible for the design and development of apparel products (lingerie, briefs, sleepwear/lounge-wear) for assigned customers/categories, ensuring that design and timeline requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating and presenting new concepts for seasonal product launches to customers through effective product and market analysis
  • Coordinating with the internal teams to develop feasible designs within the target cost and development timelines
  • Liaising with customers and SMEs, including customer visit management, knowledge sharing, etc.
  • Researching to understand the customer needs and identify seasonal trend directions in Silhouette, Print and graphic, Embellishment and finishing, and Fabric to provide product ranges. 
  • Understanding key trends, build concepts, and generate Tech Packs with clear technical descriptions and material, Print and Embellishment details to facilitate handover of concepts to tech teams for sampling.
  • Preparation of samples along with relevant documentation, storyboards, PP presentations, etc. to be presented to customers.
  • Maintaining and updating all documentation relevant to the design process from research to presentation preparation. Also carrying out research and working with business teams to compile promotional material. 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Designing/Clothing Technology

Experience

3 to 4+ years of experience in activewear design and development
Proficient in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities
Have relevant knowledge of fabric, trims, and garments with various finishes
Exhibit effective time management, with the ability to perform under pressure while being proactive, assertive, forward-thinking, and take ownership in delivering operational excellence
Act as a performance-oriented team player

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Concept Ideation and Development (P1)
TC - Customer Time and Action Calendar Management (P2)
TC - Fashion / Apparel Trends Research and Forecasting (P1)
TC - Knowledge of Virtual 3D Design Software (P2)
TC - Raw Material Know-how (P1)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company