Location: Birmingham
Type: Permanent
Industry: Accessories
Job Ref: TGM2070
The Company:
A creative opportunity for a Junior Designer – Hybrid, to work for a leading supplier of Fashion Accessories
You will be part of a dynamic and creative team responsible for working on both branded jewellery, & watches. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive with excellent attention to detail.
The Role:
* Assisting senior designers to create seasonal ranges for several categories; women’s jewellery (both fashion and sterling silver ranges), quartz watches & smart watches/wearable tech
* Collaborate with the design team and licenced brands to develop cohesive collections that fit brand guidelines and for fill customer requirements
* Research & interpret the latest trends from top designers & the catwalk to high street & social media trends
* Developing designs to push the boundaries across all categories whilst ensuring product is commercial & of high quality
* Producing & presenting watch and accessory trend boards
* Researching the latest jewellery & watches in the market and looking at how new techniques can be applied to our brands
* Keeping up to date with the latest innovations in smartwatches & wearable tech
* Liaising with Far East factories on new techniques or design ideas
* Creating detailed CAD’s & artwork for the team and Far East suppliers to use
* Follow designs closely throughout the development process to ensure products are to the highest standards and key dates are hit
* Mocking and organising samples for meetings with customers
* Gaining a clear understanding of pricing & commercial awareness
* Working in line with seasonal critical paths to ensure deadlines are met
Requirements:
* Design degree in fashion or accessories preferable, but not essential if have a proven design background from previous roles
* Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite predominantly Illustrator & Photoshop.
* Portfolio required
* Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure and within the design team
* Confident with fashion trends and researching new and upcoming trends/patterns/materials/key colours etc
* Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills
* Basic understanding of Microsoft excel
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