Job Description

Title: Senior Manager / Manager - Design

Company Name: ZXY International FZCO

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 12 years

Published: 12 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ Master of Arts (MA)
∎ Postgraduate in Fashion Design from a well-reputed institute

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 12 years’ experience in fashion design, with a proven track record of managing design teams and delivering successful products.
∎ In-depth knowledge of current fashion trends, materials, brand aesthetics, customer preferences, global buying patterns, commercialization, and production processes.
∎ High level proficiency in Design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
∎ Both Local and Expatriate applications are invited for the post
∎ A passion for fashion and a commitment to staying updated on industry developments.
∎ Strong creative and design skills, including an excellent eye for detail, color, and style.
∎ Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
∎ Business acumen and an understanding of the financial aspects of product development and design.
∎ Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart, and energetic.
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection.
∎ IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently.
∎ At least 12 years’ experience in fashion design, with a proven track record of managing design teams and delivering successful products.
∎ In-depth knowledge of current fashion trends, materials, brand aesthetics, customer preferences, global buying patterns, commercialization, and production processes.
∎ High level proficiency in Design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
∎ Both Local and Expatriate applications are invited for the post
∎ A passion for fashion and a commitment to staying updated on industry developments.
∎ Strong creative and design skills, including an excellent eye for detail, color, and style.
∎ Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
∎ Business acumen and an understanding of the financial aspects of product development and design.
∎ Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart, and energetic.
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection.
∎ IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Direct design and develop range plan for spring summer and fall winter ranges according to the customer calendar.
∎ Concentrate on upgrading and improving our existing programs, bestsellers, market intelligence and trends.
∎ Guide the graphic team and product team on the right range to propose every season.
∎ Develop the calendar for the key meetings, when to showcase new ideas, research and direction, samples to be developed and when to send to get highest hit rate.
∎ Develop visual display of right trends in each of the above category through best – selling items, competition research, factory research and inspirational brands store picks.
∎ Work closely with Retail, Lifestyle, and Sports for the accuracy of product prototypes and proposals in terms of color fit, wash, details, and on graphic prints etc.
∎ Engage with and work closely with the business team on commercial product positioning of price point brackets of programs.
∎ Manage clear communication between Design and commercial to avoid duplication and miscommunication.
∎ Review design and development as well as source new products and fabrics from factories to add newness in proposals.
∎ Travel regularly for Design meetings as when needed.
∎ Follow customer brand guidelines for design process (logo image, font specs, inspiration brands and calendar)
∎ Present complete concepts (design/fabrics/colors/trims/artworks/samples/price points) to customers for their approval
∎ Conduct weekly meetings to discuss customer-wise running products to gain understanding of future/current requirements to align design activities.
∎ Communicate with customers directly and take ownership in dealings on product and design direction they are moving towards and plan visits as and when required.
∎ Ensure proper presentation approach during customer meetings, from planning the showroom setup, keeping the right products in focus, ensuring creative and inspirational displays delight customers and influence sales.
∎ Strategize on making effective and innovative products to develop business with existing customers as well as incorporate scope for new opportunities.
∎ Send regular trend packages to respective clients with new product information, fabrics, and trends.
∎ ZXY International FZCO, a global apparel sourcing company, has been established with a clear mission to be unique, innovative, redefine global sourcing standards, as well as be the best sourcing partner in the apparel sector. Today, we have an empowered team of over 800 colleagues across international locations of Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Pakistan and Egypt; each team member is committed to our “Passion for Perfection” motto.
∎ Grab the opportunity to be a part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with professional and personal development opportunities. Make a real difference on a global scale and shape a sustainable and fulfilling career path.
∎ We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Manager / Manager - Design at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Both Local and Expatriate applications are invited for the post. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ Job Context:
∎ The Senior Manager / Manager holds the accountability for strategic spearheading, planning, direction and execution for Design and Development. The incumbent will define the design direction for the fashion season, attend overseas sourcing trips, manage product development, train, and manage a team of fashion designers/product developers.
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∎ Job Responsibilities:
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∎ Design & Product Strategy:
∎ Product Development:
∎ Customer Management:

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Office Transport Facility
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State-of-the-art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Office Transport Facility
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State-of-the-art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information to the provided e-mail address.

• A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.

• A current curriculum vitae

• A design portfolio containing trend research, CADs, and Design work.

• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, head of HR and peer.

If you are applying online, you are advised to bring the hard copy of the aforementioned Cover Letter with a current curriculum vitae and Design Portfolio mentioning referees as mentioned above, if you are invited for the interview.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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