Job Description
We are working with a fabulous exclusive and sustainable ladies fashion brand and are looking for a creative, passionate & driven Junior Designer.
This job would suit a Junior or Assistant Womenswear Designer who has experience of working with a brand and knowledge of working with suppliers overseas.
The ideal candidate needs to be happy to work across all womenswear product categories.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Designing and developing multi-product ranges for both short and long lead time product areas.
Researching trends and identifying the direction for product ranges
Taking ownership and responsibility for your areas which includes independent research, product development and range builds
Working closely with Buying teams to develop product in line with the options to a tight critical path
Working closely with the technical team, advising factories on construction, details with clear and concise design briefs to ensure accurate samples are produced
Sourcing from fabric mills and supply base and building relationship with suppliers
Strong fabric knowledge across all areas
Reacting to sales information and designing commercially relevant fashion forward range
Strong commercial handwriting and fashion forward ideas
Constantly reviewing range with critical eye, highlighting opportunities & reacting to trade
Person Specifications:
A strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability with a hands-on attitude.
Confident at hand sketching & communicating designs in a clear manner
Adaptable, proactive, and responsive to change, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Broad industry and competitor awareness.
Highly organised with a positive can-do attitude.
Excellent computer Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe, CAD
