Freelance Fashion Designer

***Please send your portfolio to: fd.cagataykarahan@gmail.com***General QualificationsGraduate of Fine Arts, Fashion Design, or a related departmentMinimum 5 years of experience in the fashion industryClosely follows the global fashion scene, trend authorities, and next-generation design approachesStrong knowledge of fabrics, pattern making, sewing, and technical constructionHas the vision to manage collection development by balancing art, trends, and commercial goalsProficient in technical drawing and digital design programsExperienced in project and process managementGood command of EnglishJob DescriptionCreating the collection strategy in line with the brand identity and leading its creative directionContinuously following international fashion trends, material innovations, and new design approachesDefining seasonal themes, creating mood boards, and building the collection storyManaging the selection processes of fabrics, accessories, and embellishments; working with leading manufacturers in the industryOverseeing sampling and fitting processes in line with the brand identity; giving the final touches to productsPlanning the collection; managing fabric swatches, color groups, and price clusteringCoordinating the design team, creating work plans, and developing creative capacityWorking in integration with product development, buying, production, and marketing teams to bring the collection to life as a wholeManaging the collection calendar