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Senior Jersey Designer (Mat.Cover)

Contract Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £30000 - £31000 per annum
REF: 3525_1638515715
Contact Email: joroberts@trprecruitment.com

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.