General Objective & Tasks :

The fashion designer will be responsible of supervising the workshop team and handling all the upcycling / branding process.

Develop an upcycling brand alligned with the strategy of la boutique:

• Create and design the line of upcycled accessories and clothing.
• Sketching designs.
• Selecting fabrics and embellishments and sourcing suppliers.
• Allocate and monitor the production of the finished products to the network of SMEs.
• Research current fashion trends and advise on consumer preferences and purchasing behavior.

Management of the sewing workshop team and SMEs network:

• Supervise the members of the workshop and their respective work.
• Distribute tasks in an efficient way to maximize team productivity.
• Conduct interviews with new SMEs to grow the network and assess their technical skills.
• Ensure the proper layout of the sewing workshop.
• Assist the team in sewing activities.
• Instruct and teach team and SMEs on techniques required for carrying out certain tasks.
• Manage conflicts and solve problems that may arise within the team while minimizing the damage.

Communicate with the units for better coordination:

• Coordinate with the collection and sorting workshop manager to define and review the criteria for the clothes to be sent to the sewing workshop.
• Track clothing inventory for upcycling received from the sorting unit and the showroom.

Outreach and networking:

• Outreach Textiles companies and materials for upcycling.
• Outreach Fashion schools for internships opportunities.
• Participate in events and exhibitions.

Skill set and competencies:

• Have a Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
• Availability to travel for research and product development.
• Ability to do sketches by hand.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills.
• Excellent sense of style and color.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Creative ideas about design and fashion.
• Strong sense of style.
• Superior writing and descriptive skills.
• Knowledgeable about the clothing and accessories.
• Able to handle competition and pressure with grace and dignity.
• Patience
• Empathy
• Ability to receive positive and negative feedback
• Strong listening skills
• Integrity
• Friendliness

Working schedule: Monday till Friday from 09:00 AM till 05:00 PM.

Contract type: CDD, 1 year (Renewable) .