Job Description
An exciting Womenswear jersey design role has become available for one of my clients who are looking to recruit strong jersey designers with a real "can do" attitude who is product driven and hungry for success. In this role you will be working across key accounts with major retail and e-tailers and will need to be confident in presenting to buyers.
You will need to be extremely trend driven. Someone who can drive jersey product development with a commercial eye for newness with a can do attitude working across jersey tops and dresses. Supplier experience is perferable.
Main duties will include:
- Create and develop product designs tailored to the company's portfolio of customers
- Creating on-trend, forward-thinking yet commercial womenswear designs keeping in line with the buyer's briefs
- Range planning
- Researching lifestyle trends and blogs, being aware of relevant influencers and a keen Instagram follower
- Working with the fabric team to implement direction and innovation for the season
- Communicating effectively with all internal and external teams
- Working closely with the in-house sales and production team along with retail buyers
- Overseeing development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met
Person specification:
- Knowledge of fabric sourcing and the ability to use this to its full potential
- Jerseywear experience within a commercial environment
- Previous supplier experience essential if worked within a retailer Head office
- A strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends
- Must have good CAD and illustration skills
- Experience of presenting ideas through design boards
- A hands on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, with a fun personality who can inspire others
