Product Developer
Soorty Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, Pakistan

• Creating/visualizing an idea and producing a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD);
• Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colours and shapes;
• Planning and developing ranges;
• Working with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief;
• Liaising closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price points;
• Understanding design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns, toiles and technical specifications for designs;
• Sourcing, selecting and buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments;
• Adapting existing designs for mass production;
• Developing a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervising the making up of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations;
• Overseeing production;
• Negotiating with customers and suppliers;
• Managing marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis.

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