Creative Director (Fashion co' based in Istanbul)

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this role is to determine the design concept of a leading fast-fashion Turkish brand with international exposure. The role is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Main Responsibilities:

1) Determining the design concept on a 360 degree basis including collections, brand image, communication, both online and offline,

2) Creating the men/women/ children's collection and presenting it to senior management,

3) Determining the products / themes to be highlighted in the display windows, showcases and in the stores,

4) Participating in category coordination processes. Preparing season theme stories and share them with marketing and training departments.

5) Following market trends and ensuring research on competitors' products and trends through store visits and websites before season collection preparations.

6) Examining the previous seasons' product performance reports during collection preparations. Leading trading meetings,

7) Examining the brand's customer demographic structure, lifestyle and income level reports, CRM data and using them in their processes,

8) Attending fairs, following internet fashion portals, researching fashion trends by examining supplier samples and determining suitable products for the next season,

9) Ensuring product development studies by meeting with fabric and accessory manufacturers. Participating in technical evaluation meetings of fit samples coming from production or evaluating meeting notes.

10) Evaluating the suitability of the price tree of the products, fabrics and accessories to be included in the collection,

12) Deciding on the final version of the collection and themes to be presented to the senior management by working with all product groups,

13) Ensuring the collection presentation for foreign destinations.

14) Participating in 'Grading Ranking' studies of the collection.

15) Ensuring that graphic details and creative approvals are prepared.

16) Ensuring close work with the technical team regarding collection fits.

17) Providing support and follow-up in catalog shooting, in determining the products to be used in advertising and marketing.

18) Designing the designs of brand labels (brand woven labels and neck printing, cardboard labels, jacron, etc.) and to have them reproduced with the approval of the management.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Master’s Degree or equivalent experience a plus;
• Minimum 10-12 years progressive in design / creative management experience preferably in young fashion sector with denim category,
• Previous work experience in a multi-cultural & international environment is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated leadership working with cross functional teams to drive process improvement within matrix structure
• Highly developed management and leadership skills and experience in owning and leading projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to work with key members of the corporate executive team and the supply chain leadership team
• Strong computer skills (Photoshop ve Adobe Illustrator)
• High Proficiency in English.

(MY Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti. Türkiye İş Kurumu 20/09/2005 tarihli, 79 numaralı izin belgesi ile faaliyet göstermektedir.)

Please apply for this position directly through LinkedIn. Should you wish to be considered for other positions in the future, in addition, you may also upload your CV to our website www.myexecutive.com.tr