Senior Fashion Designer & Product Development Manager (Woven Apparel)

Job Description

Title: Senior Fashion Designer & Product Development Manager (Woven Apparel)

Company Name: Padma Satel Arab Fashions Ltd.,

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 6 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Fashion Designing

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Apparel Design

• Preferred: BGMEA University, Shanto-Mariam University, BUFT, Pearl Academy, NIFT (India)

• 6 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 27 years

• 6–8 years in a garments factory or buying office Also (3-4 same position)

• Experience with European brands

• Woven product development experience

• Strong sample development background

• Experience with denim and non-denim bottoms preferred

• Develop seasonal collections for:

• Kids, Men's, Women's, Workwear, Design commercial products based on buyer requirements.

• Develop exclusive capsules for existing and new buyers. Create color stories and seasonal themes.

• Strong knowledge of woven apparel design and product development.

• Excellent understanding of international fashion markets and retail trends.

• Experience researching global brands and translating trends into commercial products.

• Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, washes, embellishments, and trims.

• Expertise in trend forecasting, color forecasting, and seasonal collection development.

• Sound knowledge of product costing and value engineering.

• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly product development.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple development projects under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and product development documentation.

• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Reporting To: Director

Job Summary

Padma Satel Arab Fashion Ltd. is seeking an experienced and creative Senior Fashion Designer & Product Development Manager (Woven Apparel) to lead the design and product development process for international apparel markets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching global fashion trends, developing innovative woven collections, managing product development from concept to production, and collaborating closely with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to deliver commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research international fashion brands including Zara, H&M, Mango, Next, Primark, Reserved, Sinsay, SMYK, Max, Babyshop, Carrefour, and Walmart to identify current market trends and customer preferences.

• Analyze best-selling products, new silhouettes, fashion details, trims, colors, prints, and seasonal collections.

• Study international retail pricing strategies and recommend competitive product positioning.

• Monitor global fashion trends, forecasting reports, and consumer buying behavior to develop commercially viable collections.

• Identify and recommend innovative fabrics, sustainable materials, washes, finishes, and garment constructions.

• Develop seasonal woven apparel collections based on market demand and buyer requirements.

• Prepare mood boards, trend boards, color palettes, fabric boards, and design presentations.

• Create detailed technical sketches, artwork, specification sheets, and development packages for sample production.

• Coordinate with merchandising, sourcing, and sample, pattern, and production teams throughout the product development process.

• Source new fabrics, trims, accessories, and sustainable materials from local and international suppliers.

• Ensure products meet buyer quality standards, costing targets, and delivery timelines.

• Work closely with buyers during product presentations, development meetings, and sample approvals.

• Review prototype samples, fitting comments, and production samples to ensure design accuracy.

• Maintain awareness of sustainability trends, recycled materials, eco-friendly fabrics, and responsible manufacturing practices.

• Collaborate with the merchandising team to optimize product cost while maintaining design integrity.

• Drive continuous innovation by introducing new design concepts, value-added techniques, and fashion-forward developments.

• Maintain product development calendars and ensure timely completion of all development milestones.

• Support business growth by identifying new product opportunities and emerging fashion categories.

• Salary: Negotiable (As per market standard).