Fashion Designer

Love, Bonito

Central Region, Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Job Description:About usLove, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are Southeast Asia's leading womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omnichannel presence across Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia and a retail franchise in Cambodia. In addition, we have also expanded into international markets namely the Philippines and the United States of America.Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 65% female representation in leadership roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we're on the cusp of something great, where we're working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.There's a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we're looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!)The roleYou will have a front row seat in impacting women across the globe through our design. You will be responsible for managing the creation for all Love, Bonito's collections, seeing the collections through from initial researching, sketching and tech packs to the finished product. You will play a pivotal role in the growth and development of Love, Bonito as we develop our Design Department for internationalization and scale.Most importantly, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to disrupt the consumer and retail industry, and elevate Love, Bonito from top Singapore brand to a global women's fast fashion empire.You should have / be

A strong entrepreneurial spirit, self starter, extreme initiative and ownership
A knack for problem solving with an ability to think 'out of the box'; highly adaptable and flexible and ability to adjust and refine when the need arises
A genuine curiosity to know how things work and how to make them better
Solid technical know how
A thoughtful and creative designer
Solid design knowledge, sensibilities and ability to translate concept into execution
Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead direction of a project across cross-functional teams

Main responsibilitiesDesigning

User-centric, thoughtful approach to gathering insights and solving for customer needs
Understand the market, targeted customer personas, and good design principles through research, store visits and customer studies
Create products that fulfil our brand mission of being modern, relatable, and of good quality & value
A good eye for fashion, upcoming trends and spotting what resonates with consumers

Technical Development

Produce technical drawings, with the ability to create detailed tech packs with accurate measurements
Partner with other designers in creating seasonal colour stories, initial fabric and trims selections
Actively participate in fit sessions, working with live models and giving comments to suggest fit changes

Project Management

Plan project timelines according to production and development days
Track and monitor relevant product development calendars
Maintain an organized archive of all tech packs and fit samples

Requirements:Qualifications & Experience

Relevant work experience in a Fashion Design / Technical Design role
International, overseas experience is a plus
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
An impressive portfolio which demonstrates creative, thoughtful design through a variety of projects
Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin
Diploma/Degree in Fashion Design or relevant work experience

Benefits:1. Flexible Work Arrangement

Work from anywhere*!
Hybrid work and adjustable hours - as long as present during our core working hours

2. Staff Wellness

Comprehensive corporate insurance (Fully covered visits at our panel clinics, Dental coverage, Maternity reimbursement)
Tailored coaching services for mental wellness

3. Learning and Career Development

Learning and development (i.e. subscription plans to best-in-class resources, personal development fund etc)
Dedicated leadership training for those of managerial responsibilities
Friday pm off for learning

4. #TeamLB perks

Generous staff discount off LB products
Corporate partnerships with a variety of companies
Welcome to #TeamLB swag and store gift cards (get your LB work outfit on us!)
Employee driven peer-to-peer recognition platform to honour and celebrate everyday achievements
Internal Referral programme

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