Senior Apparel Designer

About This Role

The Role

Position Title: Senior Apparel Designer Employment Type: Full Time Salary AED: up to 18,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands. Job Description: • Conduct in-depth research on global fashion trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes. Work closely with merchandisers and buyers to align designs with commercial objectives. • Develop detailed tech packs, sketches, and specifications for sampling and production. Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and materials based on design and cost targets • Oversee sampling process, fittings, and approvals to ensure product accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure design feasibility and quality standards. • Design and develop seasonal apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends

Requirements

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with strong skills in fabric selection, garment construction, and pattern making • Proven experience in the Dubai/UAE fashion retail market, including working with local and international factories and production units • Solid understanding of costing, product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and retail calendars • Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) with a keen eye for detail, colour, and aesthetics

About the company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.