Fashion Designer (Sri Lanka) #1510

Job Description

Our client seeks a visionary Head of Design to lead and elevate their lace manufacturing design team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced European designer to blend technical expertise with creativity, driving innovation in a global, specialized manufacturing environment.

Location: Sri Lanka (Spend at least 6 months in Sri Lanka per year)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5-6 designers, fostering skill development and technical growth.
• Develop marketable and trend-driven lace collections, collaborating with trend/color specialists.
• Conduct market research and explore historical lace archives for creative inspiration.
• Oversee collection planning, product development, and costing processes.
• Provide technical design support, including drafting, sampling, and yarn selection.
• Prepare trend boards and promotional materials for collections.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in lace design and manufacturing.
• Strong background in European lace craftsmanship and design traditions.
• Proven ability to translate historical inspiration into modern, marketable designs.

Preferred Background:

• French or Italian designer with high-end lace manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with competitors renowned for exceptional lace designs.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced expertise in lace design techniques.
• (Bonus) Experience with 3D prototyping technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication abilities.
• Innovative thinker with strategic vision.
• Ability to inspire and elevate a design team’s creative potential.

Benefits

• Unique Exposure: Work with a global team and gain access to historical French lace archives.
• Impact: Drive innovation and craftsmanship in an emerging market.
• Growth: Competitive international package, with long-term career potential.

Package

• Relocation support
• Competitive compensation (Up to €130k)
• 14 annual leave days + 7 casual days

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