Job Description
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Jersey designer to work for a lovely client of ours who works with leading retailers and supermarkets in the UK . This is a part- time 6-month maternity cover contract but may have the opportunity to be extended. The position is based in beautiful offices in Hertfordshire. To be considered for this role you must have a strong Womens jersey background with recent commercial, fashion forward work to demonstrate your handwriting. You will need to have some relevant supplier experience. You will need to be a driver to reach the office location.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Designing and developing jersey ranges based on briefs for a number of key clients
- Be up to date and research the latest fashion trends, produce trend boards, create seasonal trend/directional reports, and presenting this back to buyers
- Working with buyers to produce bestselling styles
- Ability to listen and translate ideas & concepts into commercial designs
- Liaise with overseas factories on a daily basis
- Ability to create detailed design sheets and technical packs
- Supporting the design team, being a key member of the team in creating commercial, fashion-led jersey
Person Specifications:
- Previous experience working in a jersey design role
- Proficient in CAD and illustrator skills
- Be highly technical, able to design across all knitwear gauges
- Must have a strong commercial eye, and an ability to interpret trends
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment,& have a pro-active approach.
- Strong organisation skills, and able to work to deadlines
- Must be a team player with a willingness to take direction and eager to learn.
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Jersey designer to work for a lovely client of ours who works with leading retailers and supermarkets in the UK . This is a part- time 6-month maternity cover contract but may have the opportunity to be extended. The position is based in beautiful offices in Hertfordshire. To be considered for this role you must have a strong Womens jersey background with recent commercial, fashion forward work to demonstrate your handwriting. You will need to have some relevant supplier experience. You will need to be a driver to reach the office location.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Designing and developing jersey ranges based on briefs for a number of key clients
- Be up to date and research the latest fashion trends, produce trend boards, create seasonal trend/directional reports, and presenting this back to buyers
- Working with buyers to produce bestselling styles
- Ability to listen and translate ideas & concepts into commercial designs
- Liaise with overseas factories on a daily basis
- Ability to create detailed design sheets and technical packs
- Supporting the design team, being a key member of the team in creating commercial, fashion-led jersey
Person Specifications:
- Previous experience working in a jersey design role
- Proficient in CAD and illustrator skills
- Be highly technical, able to design across all knitwear gauges
- Must have a strong commercial eye, and an ability to interpret trends
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment,& have a pro-active approach.
- Strong organisation skills, and able to work to deadlines
- Must be a team player with a willingness to take direction and eager to learn.
