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Designer -Ladies Jerseywear

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: London
Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
REF: 1998_1539344719
Contact Email: shelley@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the design team for a top fashion manufacturer who lead the way in womenswear fashion, designing trend led commercial jersey wear for the UK High Street.

They are now looking to add a jersey wear designer with feminine handwriting who has a strong awareness of trends and can translate key catwalk trends into a strong commercial range.

Main duties of this role will include:

Analyse and report on catwalk shows highlighting key trends

Creating on-trend, forward-thinking yet commercial womenswear designs keeping in line with the buyer's briefs.

Work closely with the Head of Jersey and Sales to update best sellers

Researching lifestyle trends and blogs to make sure we are constantly pre-empting the customers product needs.

Working with fabric team to implement direction and innovation for the season.

You will work closely with their in-house sales and production team along with retail buyers.

Attending sales and development meetings.

International inspirational and development trips and following up with reports.

Overseeing development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met.

Person Requirements

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Strong commercial portfolio to reflect current trends

Previous jersey experience working for a supplier or retailer working with high street retailers and supermarkets

Good Knowledge of Garment Construction

Able to present confidently and work well in a team environment