An exciting new opportunity has arisen for one of my clients who are an established ladies-wear supplier to most major retailers,department stores and supermarket chains on the British High Street.

They are looking for a commercial trend led formal soft separates designer to work closely with the head of sales to and who will be actively involved in areas of the business. This is a great opportunity for a tented formal soft designer to really catapult your career

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Regular customer meetings and daily liaison with Buyers
• Presenting ranges to the customer.
• Fabric sourcing.
• Overseeing development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met.
• Range planning- using all relevant research and catwalk information to build customer specific ranges.
• Completing Tech Packs ensuring sufficient information is provided.
• Directional/Comparative shopping trips- completing relevant reports.
• Bring new and exciting ranges that maintain a leading edge on competitors
• Guiding customers and buyers on market trends.
• Developing and sourcing new trims and fabrics.
• Producing accurate and detailed CAD drawings for sampling.
• Carrying out trend research and analysis and creating mood boards

Person Requirements:

• Experience of working with High Street retailers and Supermarkets
• Good Working relationships with Buyers.
• Previous Formal soft separates experience essential.
• Must be able to deal with high volume business.
• Experience working within a supplier is essential.
• Excellent communicational skills for liaising with buyers.
• PC literate.