Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a creative and functional children's apparel designer with experience in designing comfortable, safe, and attractive garments, proficient in materials, ergonomics, trends, and garment construction techniques.
Key Highlights:
1. Design of comfortable, safe, and attractive children's apparel.
2. Extensive knowledge of materials, ergonomics, and children's fashion trends.
3. Collection development and production supervision.
We are looking for a designer experienced in comfortable, safe, and attractive clothing for boys and girls, combining creativity and functionality. The candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of soft materials, ergonomics (freedom of movement), current trends, safety regulations, pattern making, and garment construction techniques to ensure durability and functionality of the garments.
**DESCRIPTION:**
* Concept design and creation, including sketches of children's apparel for boys and girls.
* Technical expertise for appropriate fabric selection (hypoallergenic, soft, durable), pattern making, garment construction techniques, and frequently, computer-aided design.
* Attention to safety and ergonomics, awareness of hazards (e.g., small parts, toxic materials), and focus on comfort for children's mobility.
* Trend research with the ability to anticipate and adapt to children's fashion trends (colors, prints, styles).
* Commercial orientation, balancing artistic designs with market demands and production budgets.
* Technical knowledge of various fabrics, including shrinkage, seam types, and reactions to washing and printing processes.
* Proficiency in technical specification sheets.
* Familiarity with pattern-making systems (e.g., Optitex).
* Prototype and sample development (not required).
* Production follow-up.
* Immediate availability to start work.
* One year of professional experience as a designer in woven, knitted, and fashion apparel.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Collection design: creating concepts, sketches, and technical specification sheets for apparel, including fashion collections.
* Material selection: choosing durable and comfortable fabrics, with knowledge of textile chemistry.
* Production supervision and quality control of finishing, measurements, and final production.
* Procurement management and coordination with various service providers.
* Effective follow-up and communication with the design and production teams to ensure accurate interpretation of designs.
* Other design-related activities.
**OFFERED:**
* Positive work environment
* Monthly remuneration of PEN 2,500 based on experience
* Number of vacancies: 1
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: Up to PEN 2,500.00 per month
Work location: On-site employment