GIRLSWEAR DESIGNER - MULTI PRODUCT
Due to recent and future growth plans, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual wishing to join a busy and expanding design team in Central London for a leading fashion design, manufacture, importer and wholesaler. The successful applicant must have a strong background in specifically girl’s wear design, with a minimum of 3 years experience across the category. Alongside this it is key the candidate has a strong knowledge and understanding of manufacture within Jersey, Knit, woven and denim categories. Ideally experience in the age group of 10-16 would be an advantage. This role will also include some travel between offices as required across the UK.
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Responsibility to conceptualise, design, tech pack and work with factories to launch a full range of product through salesman samples on multiple categories.
Developing concise market relevant product within the girl’s wear category in a fast turning, up to date and forward-thinking manner.
Working to clearly understand the businesses needs to create saleable, commercial and exciting ranges alongside a challenging critical path.
Full understanding and knowledge of market leading girl’s wear brands and background of processes they use to achieve the product offer.
Presentation ability of ideas, concepts and designs from initial stage, through to market product launch.
Clear and well communicated ability to draw and annotate garment tech packs.
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Clear and relevant knowledge of the girl’s wear casual category including fabric, shape, compositions and design.
Experience working with manufacturers of multi products. This will include yarn, dye, fabric construction, wash, finish and trim knowledge.
An eye for colour, shapes and fabrications within the girl’s wear category and a natural ability to build into the seasonal ranges.
Experience working directly with international factories and a good understanding of the processes within the category.
Ability to create exciting forward-thinking presentations of ranges to gain sign off internally and from brand.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact across Email, voice and video calls.
Extensive knowledge of Adobe creative suite including Illustrator and Photoshop is key to progressing in this role.
Outline knowledge of Excel and ability to input information into spreadsheets.
A passion for the role with the ability to own design responsibility on two multi product girl’s wear brands.
Heart and drive to become part of a fast-moving team and look to build and develop a career withing the fashion sector.
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY IN YOUR PURSUIT OF A NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY. WE VALUE THE TIME, ENERGY AND COMMITMENT YOU WILL BE MAKING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND WE AIM TO ENSURE YOU HAVE FULL VISIBILITY AT EVERY STAGE.