This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business within their Womenswear division, to focus on trend led Jerseywear.
I am on the hunt for a commercially minded Designer for this exciting opportunity, with this great high street supplier based in Leicestershire.
I am looking for aspirational portfolios which explore future trends and interesting new shapes for Women's fashion, whilst also being commercial.
Womenswear Designer- Jerseywear – The Role: Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements Responsible for own account Developing original themes for seasonal collections Creating specs/tech packs for our factories Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates Assist the design process Liaising with factories and overseas offices Creating relationships with buyers Inspiration and sourcing trips abroad Trend packs/ colour inspiration Managing expenses and returns Womenswear Designer- Jerseywear- The Candidate: +3 years minimum background in Design Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment A good understanding of illustrator and or photoshop Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric Flexible and able to travel to Manchester Head office and occasional overseas travel.
Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Team player and able to build relationships Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.