Head - Accessories Business for Mumbai based Women's Fashion Retail Giant

Designation: Head - Accessories
Location: Andheri (e) [Note: Shifting to Rabale, Thane in March 2014]
Ctc on offer: Upto 20 lacs p.a

Industry: Fashion Apparels [mainly women’s fashion lines but a menwear line has been recently launched too by the company.]

About the company:
Launched in the year 2000, it has now grown to over 40 exclusive retail outlets & over 150 shop in shop format outlets all over India, the hiring brand has been an almost household name in western wear, ethnic wear, fusion wear & luxury wear segments. With a tremendous growth story behind it, the company today employs over 1200 employees & has a turnover of over 550 crores.

Its lines of businesses are roughly as follows:

- Women’s western wear [Daily, casual, formal & party wear]
- Women’s ethnic & fusion wear
- Menswear (recently launched)
- Women’s Bridal wear [High end luxury bridal wear]
- Eco Friendly clothing

Job Description:

• Preparing seasonal accessory mood boards based on color trends, seasonal favorites and research.
• To be well informed of Accessory trends globally, lending to a keen sense of Modern Indian Women's choices in accessories ranging from Belts, Handbags, Hair accessories, Everyday Costume Jewellery, Clutches, Wallets, Scarfs, Stoles, Footwear, Eye wear, Add ons like jackets, fashion statement wearables, etc. 
• Working closely with Creative teams on all special projects related to Women’s Accessories
• Design and Create all relevant parts of the accessories collection for Women, shoes, belts, handbags, scarfs, stoles, jewellery, miscellaneous accessories, etc.
• Prepare hand sketches as & when required, Flat sketch designs from concept, update sketches as product evolves.
• Knowledge & experience in reverting the same to Color ups in photoshop or/and illustrator
•  Bring cohesive, seasonal, thoughtful, brand right, strategic ideas to concept & subsequent creation.
• To be aware of evolution of trends, competition and the Brand's evolving customer choices/selections.
• Communicate / follow up with product development teams regarding products in season : Includes maintaining and sending updated technical specifications and thumbnails to the creative & product teams.
• Attend all fittings
•  You deliver innovative ideas and quality technical specs and are engaged in every aspect throughout the development process of your line.
• Research and design accessories concepts for future seasons too, to avoid choice clashes.
• Interface/communicate with production and merchandising
• Work on top line accessory design requests (Preparing sketches, readying Specification sheets, sending all information and follow ups on the projects, etc)
• Follow up on colors and materials requirements with other divisions like design, planning, merchandising, HQ, stores, etc & relaying all the information required to the Creatives, CEO, MDs, & others as required.
• Some travel may be required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education: Degree in Design of any kind is welcome. Preferable are Fashion design/Accessory Design/Jewellery designing, etc

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience within Accessories design for women’s fashion retail

Experience in working with factories preferably Asia based are welcome.

Skills: Advanced use of Illustrator and Photoshop. Good understanding of accessory construction and materials.

Competencies:

• Highly creative with fresh new ideas, with ability to combine creative with commercial restraints.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan according to priority and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 4-6 years experience in apparel/fashion accessory design industry.
• Degree in Apparel or Fashion (2-4 year program) preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Photoshop, Re-coloring, and Microsoft Office Programs
• Flat sketching skills.
• Construction and pattern knowledge.
• Color sensibilities.
• Knowledge of the production processes, embellishments and different fabrics/trims/leathers
• Presentation skills
• Able to adapt to a fast pace ever changing environment
• Organization and follow-up
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Ability to clearly articulate a point of view
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English a must.
• Availability/Ability to travel to Thane is a must.

Keywords: Fashion Accessory Design | Women’s Accessories | High End Fashion Retail | Indian Fashion Retail |Women's Accessories Expert

While applying, pls ensure you mention ALL these details requested below  & send your cv in MS word format with a passport size/other photo of yourself.

Email to: careerconnect.neha@gmail.com & neha.asthana@hr-interface.com [Both]

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Neha Asthana
HR Interface Corporate Services
Recruitment Par Excellence
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