Senior Intimates Designer

About the company:

Our client is a high-growth global retailer with presence in the Middle East, India, and other countries across the region. They are expanding very nicely, and they have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the past few years.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly creative and curious Designer with ca. 5 years of experience in the Lingerie & Sleepwear categories. This individual will report to the Head of Design for the brand, and he/she will be expected to work autonomously through the entire creative process in order to develop commercially strong and trend-relevant collections within those two categories.

Key responsibilities:

• Design seasonal collections for Lingerie (Bras & Panties) and Sleepwear while ensuring a strong alignment with the brand’s DNA and target customer.
• Conduct in-depth trend research (silhouettes, colours, prints, fabrics, trims, and fits) relevant to the Intimates category.
• Develop mood boards, concept boards, colour palettes, hand sketches, and CADs.
• Create accurate and detailed tech packs including construction details, measurements, BOMs, and artwork placements.

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• Work closely with other teams such as Merchandising, Sourcing, Buying, and Product Development to ensure designs meet cost, margin, and quality targets.
• Partner with vendors on fabric development, sampling, fit comments, and regular revisions.
• Actively participate in fit sessions, providing clear feedback to achieve optimal comfort, fit, and functionality.
• Proactively track sample progress and production timelines to ensure timely approvals.
• Ensure all products meet quality, comfort, and functional standards (especially critical for bras, panties, and sleepwear).
• Track sales data, customer feedback, and market insights to support range improvement and future collections.
• Stay updated on fabric innovations, emerging sustainable materials, and new construction techniques within the Intimates category.

Key requirements:

• Ca. 5 years of relevant design experience within the Intimates space (experience in Swimwear & Beachwear will be desirable but not mandatory).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, and/or equivalent.
• Previous experience in retail-focused, high-volume environments will be preferred.

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• Strong knowledge of intimate wear construction, fits, grading, and materials.
• Great understanding of bras, panties, elastics, laces, trims, and functional components.
• Proficient user level in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Good ability to translate trends into commercial, scalable designs.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent time and workload management skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Base salary of ca. 50-55K EUR (potentially negotiable depending on experience and portfolio).
• Relocation allowance + other benefits (including health insurance, fuel allowance, travel allowance, etc.).
• Opportunity to join a high-growth retailer with a huge footprint in the Middle East and beyond.
• Great internal exposure and real opportunities for growth within the parent company.