Designer (Intimates & Sleepwear) - Dubai Based Role
3 days ago
City of London
About the company: Our client is a high-growth global retailer with presence in the Middle East, India, and other countries across the region. They are expanding very nicely, and they have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the past few years. About the role: We are looking for a highly creative and curious Designer with ca. 5 years of experience in the Lingerie & Sleepwear categories. This individual will report to the Head of Design for the brand, and he/she will be expected to work autonomously through the entire creative process in order to develop commercially strong and trend-relevant collections within those two categories. Key responsibilities: • Design seasonal collections for Lingerie (Bras & Panties) and Sleepwear while ensuring a strong alignment with the brand’s DNA and target customer., • Conduct in-depth trend research (silhouettes, colours, prints, fabrics, trims, and fits) relevant to the Intimates category., • Develop mood boards, concept boards, colour palettes, hand sketches, and CADs., • Create accurate and detailed tech packs including construction details, measurements, BOMs, and artwork placements., • Work closely with other teams such as Merchandising, Sourcing, Buying, and Product Development to ensure designs meet cost, margin, and quality targets., • Partner with vendors on fabric development, sampling, fit comments, and regular revisions., • Actively participate in fit sessions, providing clear feedback to achieve optimal comfort, fit, and functionality., • Proactively track sample progress and production timelines to ensure timely approvals., • Ensure all products meet quality, comfort, and functional standards (especially critical for bras, panties, and sleepwear)., • Track sales data, customer feedback, and market insights to support range improvement and future collections., • Stay updated on fabric innovations, emerging sustainable materials, and new construction techniques within the Intimates category. Key requirements: • Ca. 5 years of relevant design experience within the Intimates space (experience in Swimwear & Beachwear will be desirable but not mandatory)., • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, and/or equivalent., • Previous experience in retail-focused, high-volume environments will be preferred., • Strong knowledge of intimate wear construction, fits, grading, and materials., • Great understanding of bras, panties, elastics, laces, trims, and functional components., • Proficient user level in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop., • Good ability to translate trends into commercial, scalable designs., • Good communication and stakeholder management skills., • Detail-oriented mindset with excellent time and workload management skills. What’s on Offer: • Base salary (monthly) of ca. 18-20K AED (net, no income tax applied)., • Relocation allowance + other benefits (including health insurance, fuel allowance, travel allowance, etc.)., • Opportunity to join a high-growth retailer with a huge footprint in the Middle East and beyond., • Great internal exposure and real opportunities for growth within the parent company.