Fashion Designer / Fashion Designer Assistant (Mandarin Speaker)

Company Overview

One of the most recognized fashion brands in Singapore, Island Shop is a home-grown label with an international outlook. With shops across Southeast Asia, it continues to define a relaxed, equatorial chic that is reminiscent of a lifestyle unique to this part of the world.

Island Shop pays homage to our island-city, bringing to the region fashionable styles that are at once relaxed and comfortable. It showcases artisanal craftsmanship, highlighting not-oft-seen crafts of beading and embroidery, worked on natural fabrics such as cottons and linens. Evocative of the sun and sea, but seen through city eyes, Island Shop is a happy pairing of resort ease and urban cool.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Fashion Designer to join our team and lead the research and production of innovative clothing lines that align with current market trends. Your creative vision and expertise will play a crucial role shaping seasonal collections.

Join us in this dynamic role where you can showcase your passion for fashion and contribute to the success of our brand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating or visualizing an idea and producing a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)
• Keeping up to date with globally emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colors and shapes
• Design, research, source and plan collections for different seasons
• Understanding design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs
• Responsible for the entire designs process
• Liaise with suppliers with regards to production and manufacturing
• Produce innovative designs while retaining the essence of our brand DNA
• Ensure product quality and align designs with customer preferences
• Assisting Creative in brainstorming for seasonal collections
• Stay updated on the latest fashion trends and industry developments to offer fresh and inspiring styling ideas
• Collaborate with photographers, models, and stylists for photoshoots
• Creating visually appealing and engaging content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, etc
• Assist in promoting new collections, products, and promotions through social media channels
• Collaborating with marketing teams to develop social media strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement
• To perform any other related hoc duty from management as and when required

Requirement

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma / Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Preferably with 2-3 years of experience in Fashion Design
• Collaborate with other designers to co-ordinate special products and designs
• Draft specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements
• Examine sample costumes on and off models
• Purchase clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs
• Select materials and production techniques to be used for products
• Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics
• Proficiency in English and Chinese are compulsory

Benefits

Flexible working hours, Staff Purchase, Monthly Contribution (EPF, SOCSO, EIS), 14 days Annual Leave, Casual Wear