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 60,000 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 Assistant Manager – Design is responsible for design and development of apparel products (eg, lingerie, briefs, lounge wear etc.) for the assigned categories/customers, meeting the design, costing and development OTD objectives.
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 Textile/Clothing/Fabric Technology
Experience
5+ years’ experience in Intimates design and development – with significant experience in Bras
A degree in fashion designing, and marketing with fashion technical design ability and knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
3D designing skills will be an added advantage
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity (Intimates)
Creativity, ability to influence people (Influential skills) with good presentation and communication skills (Oral and written)
Competencies
This is an Equal Opportunity Company
Closing Date: 2023/10/