Designer

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Ladieswear Designer to join a reputable and established supplier of fashion to high street retailers. 9 Month Mat Cover (possibly longer)

The Role:

• To undertake design projects and allocate to direct reports.
• Support the Design Director on projects /tasks when requested.
• Identify and understand the end consumer for specific retailers and their needs for effective range building.
• Develop ranges and products for customers.
• Produce accurate and detailed CAD drawings and artwork files for product sampling, ensuring that samples produced are accurate in line with specification.
• Influence customers/buyers on market trends, fashion & Licensed-specific apparel.
• Present ranges to Buyers including mood boards and research.
• Daily contact with sales and technical teams within the UK office.
• Develop and source new trims and fabrics.
• Carry out trend research and analysis and create mood boards and colour trends.
• "Comp Shop" trips within the UK + US/European travel.
• Attend industry trade fairs and maintain a strong awareness of current product on the High Street.
• Liaise with Licensors on a regular basis to ensure full and up to date knowledge of respective properties, to include attendance at licensor specific events, eg showcases.

Experience :

• Mid (to High) level of experience working as a licensed apparel designer in required product area with strong commercial handwriting in a supplier environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• The ability to guide others, particularly any direct reports.
• Strong Customer Focus
• Hunger for further & continuous improvement
• Personal Responsibility
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

• Professional personal presentation and good customer presentation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• On-trend, with good commercial forecasting ability.
• Possess a good understanding of fabric and trim bases, graphics and embellishment, garment specs/fits as required.
• Strong CAD skills with excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Confident in range development with a strong ability to predict fashion and license trends and customise them into commercial products in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
• Sound knowledge of garment construction as well as the ability to produce accurate and detailed spec drawings.
• Highly organised and capable of working to and managing deadlines, working as part of a team and individually self-motivated.
• Able to travel both in the UK and abroad.
• Strong organisational skills and accuracy critical

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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