Job Description
Senior Womenswear Designer
(Office Based Role)
You will be working for the high growth womenswear brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world. We are a vibrant team full of passion, energy, and innovation. Want to see for yourself? Check our TikTok for some insight into the brand and the people that work here.
https://www.tiktok.com/@sistersandseekers?lang=en
We are looking for an experienced individual who is talented at womenswear design and is passionate about our brand & mission. You must have an eye for detail, clothing quality and be versatile in your design style.
What you will do:
* Support in the leading of overall design direction and creative aesthetic for new ranges, working closely with our Co-Founders/Head of Design
* Push new product line development that align with the brands next steps and current trends
* Effectively manage our Junior and Assistant Designers in their day-to-day work and skill development, utilising your experience to guide and improve their knowledge
* Work closely with our Head of Merchandising to ensure lines are prepared by set deadlines and products are delivered within the expected timeframes and within budget
* Liaise closely with Suppliers and Manufacturers to implement design adjustments and amendments, with clear communication and a high level of organisation
* Provide regular and efficient communication with the wider team with product updates
* Lead the creation of new designs on a daily basis following initial set briefs and collate these into lines for presentation to the wider product team
* Be versatile in style of designs, with the ability to switch up your ideas depending on the set collection storyline/brief
* Work alongside our Garment Technicians & Models in fit sessions on new development and make comments/adjustments accordingly
* Oversee the product offering/curation of linesheets for B2B presentation
* Lead in offering new product lines on a B2B basis with retail partners, with exclusive designs when necessary
* Produce ideas for new product lines and product expansion across the brand offering
* Provide key trend forecasts for the wider creative team
* Work under time constraints and to meet deadlines, with the passion and ability to work reactively to the business needs as and when these arise
We are looking for someone who has:
* The ability to work on-site at our office HQ
* Evidence and examples of a strong design portfolio (please email this to applications@sistersandseekers.com alongside your CV & cover letter)
* Significant level of experience in a womenswear or menswear design role previously, alongside a degree level qualification (minimum of 3 years experience)
* Excellent knowledge of the brand and the signature jersey/vintage aesthetic
* A creative flair with a unique vision and original ideas
* In depth experience with Adobe Creative Suite
* An open mind and “think-out-of-the-box” attitude
* The ability to blend and complete tasks within a team, working together with colleagues to give the best work output possible
* Effective project management skills and the ability to work on different projects simultaneously
* Strong organisational and people management skills and the ability to work well under pressure/in time-sensitive situations
Industry:
A women's and menswear fashion ecommerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up and coming brands in this space within the UK.
Company size: 60+
Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like-minded individuals that still maintain the close-knit feel of a smaller company.
2-3 Stage Interview
Project Brief accompanied with an initial interview call
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an in-person interview/introduction morning at our HQ
We also offer:
30% off all products for you & family
20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Gifted additional holidays (your Birthday and an additional day off at Christmas)
Flexible start & finish scheme (8-9am arrival, 4-5pm finish time)
Free on-site parking & EV charge points
Employer Pension Scheme
Apple Mac or Microsoft Hardware
Competitive salary
How To Apply
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, email us on applications@sistersandseekers.com.