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Assistant Manager – Design (Ladieswear)

We are looking for candidates with experience in Women’s Westernwear and Wovenwear, with a strong understanding of commercial fashion and designs tailored for brick-and-mortar retail stores.
The ideal candidate should have experience in designing contemporary womenswear categories such as dresses, blouses, trousers, and seasonal collections, along with a strong portfolio showcasing their design capabilities, print development, and understanding of customer preferences and commercial trends.

Develop seasonal ranges based on thorough trend and competitive research and overall creative direction

• Research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand/ target customer
• Assist Design Manager in seasonal range building and seasonal direction
• Manage creative and technical development of product 
• Build consistency throughout product lines to ensure a clear message is delivered while continuing to grow Max as an authentic, value fashion retailer
• Develop technical sketches and graphics/prints for new products 
• Collaborate with Merchandising team to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity 
• Be actively involved in product and trend presentations
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with cross functional teams
• Plan and execute seasonal ranges and tech packs in a fast paced environment, as per the set critical path

• Have a strong eye for trend spotting, colour, prints, graphics, fabrics and silhouettes 
• Technical proficiency in garment construction 
• Ability to sketch and render in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Knowledge of CLO 3D will be an added asset, though not a pre-requisite for the role
• Great eye and proficiency in developing placement graphics and/or all over prints
• Team player with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization 
• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and seasonal calendars 

5-7 years of proven professional experience in a similar role.

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.