Position Title: Senior Apparel Designer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 18K AED inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands. Job Description: -Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes. Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives. -Develop detailed tech packs, sketches, and specifications for sampling and production. Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and materials based on design and cost targets -Oversee sampling process, fittings, and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards -Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends

Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with strong skills in fabric selection, garment construction, and pattern making -Proven experience in the Dubai/UAE fashion retail market, including working with local and international factories and production units -Solid understanding of costing, product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and retail calendars -Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) with a keen eye for detail, colour, and aesthetics