Trend Researcher – Fashion Industry
Location: [Jakarta Barat – On-site]
Level: Mid – Senior
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct in-depth research on the latest local and global fashion trends.
* Identify trending styles, colors, fabrics, and products.
* Provide actionable trend insights and reports to support product development.
* Collaborate closely with the design, marketing, and product teams to create relevant collections.
* Monitor competitors and analyze consumer behavior to spot new opportunities.
* Collaborate with pattern makers and sample makers to produce initial prototypes.
* Prepare detailed tech packs (technical specification sheets) for manufacturers
Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 years of experience in the fashion industry (trend researcher, merchandiser, stylist, or similar role).
• Strong trend awareness and high sensitivity to colors and aesthetics.
• Solid understanding of online fashion consumption, especially in TikTok Shop & Shopee.
• Ability to create clear, insightful reports and translate them into product ideas.
• Sketching & Illustration: Ability to create hand-drawn and digital fashion sketches.
• Design Software Proficiency: Mastery of tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW or software for fashion design.
Nice to Have:
• Previous experience with fashion brands (local or international).
• Industry network (stylists, influencers, suppliers).
• Familiarity with Gen Z & millennial fashion preferences on social media.