Job Description
An exciting Womenswear Jersey design role has become available for one of my clients who are looking to recruit a strong Jersey designer across Shapes and Print. They are looking for someone with a real "can do" attitude who enjoys working in a very fast paced environment. A commercial handwriting is essential for this role together with good CAD Skills
You will be working 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 all Fashion Jersey Products. To be considered for this role you must have previous supplier experience in a similar role.
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
- 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 the development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met
Person specification:
- Jerseywear experience within a commercial environment
- Fashion graphic and print design experience
- Previous supplier experience
- 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 in presenting ideas through design boards
- A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, with a fun personality who can inspire others
