Assistant Designer - Handbags & Accessories at Apparel Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collection Development, Trend Research, Market Research, Design Execution, Sketching, Technical Drawing, Adobe Illustrator, Prototype Development, Sampling, Vendor Coordination, Merchandising Collaboration, Sourcing Collaboration, Commercial Viability, Brand Identity, Product Development

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Key Responsibilities 1. Collection Development Support the end-to-end design and development process for handbags and accessories collections. Assist in translating brand direction into innovative, commercially viable designs. Contribute to seasonal range planning and collection build-out. 2. Trend & Market Research Conduct ongoing trend research across global fashion markets, competitor brands, materials, and silhouettes. Perform market research to identify commercial opportunities and customer preferences. Present research findings and inspiration concepts to the design team. 3. Concept & Design Execution Create seasonal mood boards aligned with brand identity and market positioning. Develop detailed sketches and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator. Support prototype development and sampling processes. Assist in refining designs based on feedback from internal stakeholders. 4. Prototyping & Product Development Coordinate with vendors and suppliers during the sampling and prototyping stages. Track sample progress and ensure design specifications are maintained. Review samples and assist in resolving design or production challenges. 5. Presentation & Collaboration Support preparation and presentation of collections to the brand team. Collaborate closely with buying, merchandising, and sourcing teams. Maintain clear communication with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or related field. 2–4 years of experience in handbag or accessories design. Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop knowledge is an advantage). Solid understanding of materials, trims, construction, and product development processes. Strong trend awareness and commercial sensibility. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

This role supports the end-to-end design and development process for handbag and accessories collections, assisting in translating brand direction into viable designs and contributing to seasonal range planning. Key duties include conducting trend research, creating design concepts, developing technical drawings, and coordinating closely with vendors during prototyping and sampling stages.