Designer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Recruiting for a talented apparel Designer who enjoys designing across multi-category apparel and with varied materials and end users. You will be part of a busy design team, responsible for creating and developing a range of garments to a specific brief, for an evolving mix of existing and new customer projects.
Designer – Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop in depth industry knowledge across all sectors.
* Understand technology advances to ensure our designs are leading edge and differentiate from competitors.
* Designing with Sustainability, Inclusion and Diversity key within all projects.
* Produce design presentation boards, including market research, trend and colour direction, using illustration or range plan formats with the use of illustrator and photoshop software.
* Research and compile trend and shop reports seasonally to maintain market leadership and to translate into commercial wearable designs.
* Arrange focus groups and site visits to gain an understanding of working environments and what is required for the new range.
* Follow up visits at wearer trial stage to gain feedback on ranges.
* Attend and participate in customer presentations to potential & existing customers
* Produce sample requests and develop concept garments collaborating with the Product Development teams to meet critical path deadlines.
* Initiate risk assessments and handovers to the product development teams.
* Initiate lab dips, handlooms and any fabric development requirements with the fabric development teams.
* Source and develop any specific bespoke trim or accessory.
Designer – The Candidate Specification
* BA in Fashion, Clothing Technology or similar, with 3years relevant design experience in womenswear or menswear. The ideal candidate will have designed multiproduct, woven, jersey, knit etc.
* Proficient in Illustrator & Photoshop
* Good knowledge of garment construction and cost parameters.
* PLM systems experience would be an advantage
* Good commercial awareness and ability to prioritise multiple deadlines
* Confident presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels, internal teams and externally
* Ability to work closely with internal teams with a great team spirit
* This opportunity is suited to a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative individual with a passion for design who wants to ‘make things happen
More Information
- Address Derbyshire
