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Trend & Design Manager

Bellville, TX · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

Fashion trend forecasting * Ladies' apparel and product design * Fashion and consumer trends * CAD and digital design * Graphic design and print development * Product development processes * Fashion ...

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Senior Fashion Consultant

New York, NY

Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting. Confident in translating Macro and Consumer ... the Fashion and Sports industries, and confident in delivering insights to senior client ...

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Senior Fashion Consultant

New York, NY

Proven experience of working in Trend Forecasting. Confident in translating Macro and Consumer ... the Fashion and Sports industries, and confident in delivering insights to senior client ...

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Senior Consultant

New York, NY · On-site

The role We are looking to hire a Senior Consultant (Fashion) to join our Consultancy team in NAM ... forecasting methodologies, consumer behavior, and marketing/social media trends across the Fashion ...

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Fashion Director

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

A Day in the Life Trend Forecasting and Analysis: Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics. Utilize trend forecasting resources and market research to ...

Burlington

Fashion Director

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

A Day in the Life Trend Forecasting and Analysis: Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics. Utilize trend forecasting resources and market research to ...

Condé Nast

Senior Fashion Correspondent

New York, NY · On-site

New York, NY Senior Fashion Correspondent, GQ US Overview GQ is a global authority on style ... Produce original reporting, trend stories, criticism, profiles, interviews, essays, and access ...

Burlington Stores

Fashion Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

A Day In The Life Trend Forecasting and Analysis: Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics. Utilize trend forecasting resources and market research to ...

JCPenney

Trend Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$48K/yr

... Sr. Director Trend & Partnerships and research and report on key fashion trends and assist in ... in Trend Forecasting or design preferred. Ability to flex knowledge across various disciplines:

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Senior Consultant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

The role We are looking to hire a Senior Consultant (Fashion) to join our Consultancy team in NAM ... forecasting methodologies, consumer behavior, and marketing/social media trends across the Fashion ...

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Director, Fashion Design - Kid's

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Integrate customer insights, trend forecasting, and competitive analysis into design strategies and ... Bachelor's degree in fashion design, textile design, or related area and 8 years' experience in ...

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Senior Buyer - Men's

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

ROLE OVERVIEW As a Senior Buyer for the Men's team, you will partner with the Category Director to ... Trend Forecasting : Stay ahead of fashion trends by conducting market research, keeping a pulse on ...

Fashion Nova

Senior Buyer - Kids

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

ROLE OVERVIEW Under the guidance of the Division/Category Director, you as a Senior Buyer focused ... Trend Forecasting : Stay ahead of fashion trends by conducting market research, keeping a pulse ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior fashion trend forecasting in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Fashion Trend Forecasting vs Fashion Buyer?

AspectSenior Fashion Trend ForecastingFashion Buyer
CredentialsFashion or trend forecasting degree, experience in trend analysisFashion merchandising, retail management, or business degree
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, trend agencies, fashion housesRetail stores, department stores, online fashion retailers
Industry UsageUsed to predict upcoming trends and influence design decisionsSelected products based on trends, customer preferences, and sales data

While Senior Fashion Trend Forecasting focuses on analyzing and predicting future fashion trends to guide design and production, a Fashion Buyer selects and purchases apparel based on current trends and consumer demand. Both roles require a strong understanding of fashion, but forecasting emphasizes trend prediction, whereas buying centers on product selection and sales performance.

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Trend & Design Manager

Bellville, TX • On-site

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$80 - $120/hr

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Job description

The Trend & Design Manager will shape and translate fashion trends, customer insights, and creative direction into a commercially relevant design and trend strategy for the brand.

This role will establish and lead a new Trends & Design function, bringing together trend forecasting, fashion direction, CAD, graphic design, and product design capabilities. The role will ensure the brand remains fashion-forward, relevant, and distinctive, while balancing creativity with commerciality, customer needs, and the overall brand strategy.

Qualifications

Matric/Grade 12

A relevant qualification in Graphic Design or Fashion Design or a related creative discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Fashion trend forecasting
  • Ladies’ apparel and product design
  • Fashion and consumer trends
  • CAD and digital design
  • Graphic design and print development
  • Product development processes
  • Fashion retail and commercial merchandising
  • Competitor and market analysis
  • Seasonal product planning
  • Brand positioning and customer segmentation.
  • Commercially aware - understands price point and sell-through
  • Works well under pressure; manages multiple briefs to deadline
  • Collaborative and receptive to buyer and design feedback
  • Self-motivated; takes ownership from brief to approval
  • Expert repeat and colourway skills in Illustrator
  • Strong colour sensibility and Pantone fluency
  • Clean, production-ready file output as standard
  • Ability to read and interpret fabric and print tech packs
  • Comfortable working across multiple print techniques simultaneously
Key Responsibilities
  • Trend Strategy & Fashion Direction
  • Develop and own the brand’s overall trend and fashion direction.
  • Identify the new directions in fashion, color, print, fabric, silhouette, and styling.
  • Design Direction & Creative Concepting
  • Establish a clear and consistent creative and design vision across the brand.
  • Lead the development of seasonal design concepts and product stories.
  • CAD & Graphic Design Direction
  • Customer & Market Insight
  • Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Policy

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

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