Group Manager – Textile Design for Louis Philippe in Bengaluru

Job Description

Location- Bangalore

Work Experience- 12 to 17 years

Education- Masters

Key Result Areas

Trend Forecast

Conduct primary & secondary Research on Fashion & Lifestyle trends
benchmark competition brands and travel to fairs/markets & mills
Work closely with the buying team/marketing team and participate in sell-thru presentations to identify key takeaways which needs to be integrated into design lines.
Call out all colors/fabrics/silhouette/product innovation/ornamentation and consolidate creation of trend forecast for the upcoming season for the category
Season Concept

Create the seasonal concept to ensure commercial viability/fashion sensibility and reinstatement of the consumer value proposition and brand promise
Line Creation

Liaison with the Product & Product Development teams to understand costing/commercial viability of the merchandize.
Guide the team on preparing winning ideas to convert concepts into innovative & commercially viable products & present the Season line/collection.
Tech Packs

Monitor creation of quality tech packs and facilitate timely uploads on the PLM
Intervene strategically wherever required to ensure handover to sourcing & product teams in line with the business process calendar
Quality Sampling

Lead Quality sampling
Guide team on working with product and sourcing & mills to ensure sampling and in compliance with the timelines/ deliverables.
New Category

Work closely with the Function Head and guide the team in understanding existing gaps, exploring newer value propositions, channels/product/design/concepts – consistent with brand identity/fashion experience/consumer requirements
Team Development

Develop team capabilities
Ensure continuous learning & development for all individuals in the team
Self-Development

Ensure travel & visits to mills, fairs
Work in the market to understand emerging trends & consumer insights.
Take initiatives to build technical faculty and work with Function Head & other Category Heads to create innovative product lines

Report to: Senior Vice President

Profile
Qualifications: Master of Design

Minimum Experience Level:12-17 Years