Job Description
My client are a large successful supplier and are expanding their outerwear design team, as such are looking for an experience casual outerwear designer with a fashion forward yet commercial style, who is aware of current trends and is confident presenting at buying meetings, can work in a team as well as independently , this role will allow for some WFH aswell as office. the most important aspect is that you have a love for outerwear and passion and energy on your job , coupled with commercial experience at mid - senior level at either a retailer or a supplier
Main responsibilities will include :
- Maintain strong relationships with customers through face to face meetings.
- Carrying out tern research and development
- Sourcing of new fabrics
- Work with factories on a regular basis.
- Carry out seasonal trend research.
- Work closely with other internal designers and merchandisers
Person Specifications:
- 5 years' experience, within Outerwear
- Previous Supplier or retail experience within outerwear
- Casual outerwear / commercial fashion forward portfolio
- Strong understanding of the critical path process.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritising skills with an ability to work under pressure.
- Strong CAD and presentation skills.
Please provide some recent Artwork with your application
- have 3-5 years experience, within Outerwear
- Strong casual outrwear trend led portfolio
- Previous Supplier experience working with hi street retailers .
- Strong understanding of the critical path process.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritising skills with an ability to work under pressure.
- Strong CAD and presentation skills.