Lead Fashion Designer

**Darwaza** is a multidisciplinary cultural institute based in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to exploring the intersections between contemporary aesthetics and South Asian identity.

We are currently in the early stages of launching an **independent fashion label** that merges timeless silhouettes with cultural narrative, textile tradition, and modern design language.

To lead this vision, we are looking for a **Lead Fashion Designer** based in **Islamabad**, who will become the **creative brain behind the brand** -shaping every piece, every drop, and the visual DNA of what’s to come.

You won’t just be designing garments – you will **create the soul of the brand**.

From first sketches to final production, you will craft collections that reflect purpose, emotion, and aesthetics. You will be given full creative space to lead, shape, and define.

## Tasks

• Establish and define the creative direction and identity of the brand
• Design full collections (sketches, moodboards, tech packs)
• Source and select fabrics, colors, patterns, and silhouettes
• Supervise sample creation and production processes (local & international)
• Develop signature pieces, curated drops, and collection narratives
• Collaborate with branding, marketing, and visual storytelling teams
• Track fashion trends and reinterpret them through the brand’s lens
• Create visual concept drafts for lookbooks, showroom, and media assets

## Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional experience
• **5+ years of experience** in fashion design (ideally premium or luxury segment)
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, textiles, and production workflows
• Strong visual sensibility and creative leadership
• Proactive, independent, and self-managed – we’re looking for a driver, not just an executor
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Clo3D, or equivalent design tools
• Bonus: Cultural fluency in South Asian fashion, textiles, or visual arts

## Benefits

• A rare opportunity to **co-create a new brand from scratch**
• Full creative ownership and decision-making power in design
• Collaboration with a visionary, international team
• Fair compensation with future growth potential
• Brand visibility through Darwaza’s European network
• Option for long-term collaboration and creative leadership

Please note: This position is **based in Islamabad**, with the flexibility to work across hybrid models and collaborate with international production and creative teams.