Job Description
We have a fantastic new role with a successful supplier to several retailers and e-tailers in the UK.
Based in Central London, our client is looking for a talented Ladies Jersey Designer (Maternity Cover) to support the Design Team working across ladies jersey garments and also to ensure the smooth running of the department.
This role would suit someone from a ladieswear supplier or young trend led retailer, you must have a commercial portfolio and the ability to interpret latest catwalk trends to commercial designs to meet the high street customers demands.
Main duties of this role will include:
- Create seasonal mood & trend boards with the design team.
- Design seasonal capsule collections along with key shapes, colour palettes and fabric direction.
- Research and source new design ideas & fabrics/trims day to day.
- Design and develop commercial and fashion forward product for range and clients.
- Attend fabric fairs and inspirational shopping trips.
- Attend regular design meetings with Sales Manager and customer buying/design teams who you will be liaising regularly with.
- Work closely with in house Account Managers to drive accounts forward.
Person Specification:
- Fully computer literate including Photoshop and Illustrator, creating CAD's.
- A good team player willingness to learn and work proactively.
- Jersey background is essential.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Works well in a team.
- Commercially savvy with excellent on trend knowledge.
- Confident when attending customer meetings.
