As a branded and own brand business we pride ourselves on having the best ranges, comprising of the latest and most exclusive products within our fascia’s. As we grow, our Exclusive & License Brands become even more important to us and help set us apart from our competition. The Product Design and Development team strive to deliver the very best Exclusive Brand products whilst representing amazing value for our customers.
* Job Title - Senior Clothing Designer
* Location - JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RR
* Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Design and develop Exclusive and license brand outdoor clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids.
* Interpret initial design briefs into relevant commercial and technical designs.
* Take responsibility for each range/brand to grow the apparel category.
* Design products that achieve target cost and brand positioning.
* Understand garment technology including fit and function.
* Manage the Junior Designer, ensuring objectives are met and contributing to their development.
* Stay aware of market trends and competitor products within the outdoor market and beyond.
* Work with the Head of Exclusive Brand to ensure product ranges are relevant and positioned clearly.
* Ensure designs are ‘fit for purpose’ using knowledge and experience of designing outdoor/technical products.
* Regularly visit stores and retail environments to understand customer needs.
* Collaborate with graphic designers and the development team to create ‘best in class’ products.
* Produce detailed tech packs for developers to enable accurate prototypes and costings.
* Knowledge/experience of PLM and CLO is an advantage.
* Present detailed line art of ranges to the nominated Buyer, ensuring designs fulfill the design brief.
* Lead design meetings.
* Coordinate with web and content teams to ensure each brand is positioned correctly.
* Work across all outdoor retail fascia’s.
* Adhere to the critical path and strive to improve lead times.
* Maintain flexibility while working across different brands, ensuring brand DNA is upheld.
* Work on multiple outdoor technical brands and contribute to their development.
* Conduct factory and supplier visits when necessary, including to the Far East.
* Attend trade shows.
* Collaborate with web and marketing teams to ensure accurate brand positioning and information.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in technical/outdoor clothing design.
* Fully experienced in Illustrator.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
* Able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and often challenging environment.
* Work quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
* Highly organized and methodical.
* Creative thinker and problem solver.
* Ability to articulate ideas and explain design decisions clearly.
* Calm under pressure, capable of multitasking numerous briefs simultaneously.
* Self-motivated, using downtime wisely and planning time effectively.
The Company:
At GO Outdoors, our purpose is strong and clear: “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors.” We believe in the positive benefits of outdoor activities, whether it be daily dog walks, hiking, horse riding, or cold water therapy. We provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed!
Our values aren’t just posters on the wall; we live them every day: ‘One Team - we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility - we take ownership’, ‘Passion - we believe in what we do’, and ‘Integrity - we do the right thing’. These clear values help us fulfill our mission to be ‘the nation’s favorite outdoor retailer’.
If you share our passion and want to make a difference, join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!
Employee Benefits:
* Incremental Holiday Allowance.
* Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online.
* Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme.
* Discounted Gym membership.
* Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
* Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.
Interested?
If you are interested in this position, please press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you for your time.
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