Senior fashion designer - Gloria Jeans
hace 6 días
Bilbao
This role is fully based in Dubai - RELOCATION TO DUBAI! (Relocation support provided) We started as a denim specialist in 1988 and has grown into a leading regional fast-fashion retailer with over 600 stores, a strong online presence, over 7,000 employees and close to 1 billion USD revenue. We bring style and value to millions, offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children and starting new product lines – home and beauty. We believe fashion should be inspiring, accessible, and constantly evolving Now entering a bold new phase of international growth from our global headquarters in Dubai, UAE, we’re looking to elevate our executive management and creative product development with world-class talen t. Our vision is to merge decades of retail expertise with cutting-edge technology — building advanced omnichannel systems, driving operational excellence, and leveraging AI-powered innovation to redefine the fast-fashion landsca pe. We move fast, adapt boldly, and care deeply about making everyday fashion beautiful and attainable for milli ons. We are looking for senior designers (across categories) who will take ownership of key product categories within the kidswear collections, including Denim, Knitwear, Activewear, and Outerwear & Sweaters for Women or Men or T eens. This role combines strong creative sensibility with a deep understanding of commercial fashion and market trends. The person in this role will be responsible for translating trends and concepts into compelling, wearable collections that resonate with customers while meeting business objec tives. Working from concept through to final product, the designer will collaborate closely with buying, visual merchandising, production teams, and suppliers to ensure that each collection is both creatively strong and operationally fe asible. The position is suited for someone who is not only creatively driven but also highly collaborative and pragmatic, able to balance design vision with timelines, cost considerations, and product performance in the market. While the role remains deeply hands-on in the design process, its primary responsibility is to ensure that collections are commercially relevant, trend-aligned, and delivered efficiently from concept to pr oduction. Key Respon sibilities Respon • sibilities:Trend research, analysis of competitor landscape and custom, • er behaviorDevelop seasonal design directions aligned with brand strategy (moodboards, color palettes, key fits, fabr, • ics, trims)Sourcing for fabric, trim and product samples worldwide — trade shows, fabric fairs, supplier visits, sho, • pping tripsDesign prints, graphics and surface patterns for seasonal, • collectionsCreate detailed tech packs (detailed sketches, artworks, hangtags). All information need to be uploaded in, • PLM systemFit and review samples, provide accurate correcti, • on commentsCollaborate cross-functionally with buying, production an, • d suppliersPresent design concepts to, • managementMentor and guide junior design t eam members Profile • RequirementsDegree in Fa, • shion Design3–8 years experience in mass market, fast fashion or high, • street brandExcellent visual communication and present, • ation skillsCommercial mindset — ability to design for volume and, • price pointConfident user (advance level) of AI tools, Illustrator, Photosho, • p, CoralDraw3D d, • esign skillsStrong garment constructi, • on knowledgePrint and pa, • ttern designAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, • environmentWillingness and ability to travel international ly regularly
2 Estrauntza Kalea, Abando, 48011, Bilbao
