Our client creates fun and quirky accessories, clothing and lifestyle products for all to love and enjoy all year round. They're looking for a talented and experienced Multi Product Accessories Designer and a Fashion Apparel Designer to join the team. Experience working with licensed brands would be advantageous. Based in North London with 50 WFH days. Up to 40K - based on experience. 20% bonus scheme.
Responsibilities:
• Working with our design manager in setting trend direction.
• Working with major retailers to design and develop products specialising in bags and jewellery but also across tech, gifting, kitchen and beauty.
• Creating bespoke packaging for products designed.
• Developing unique and creative ranges from initial mood board to final product.
• Drawing up CADs predominately via Adobe Illustrator and then turning these into functional and technical design packs to be sent off to our suppliers to be made.
• Liaising closely with our suppliers in the Far East in ensuring products are developed correctly.
• Keeping a critical path and tracking/monitoring the product development process.
• Taking ownership of your accounts and working efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Conducting competitor research.
• Closely working with other stakeholders in the business including wholesale account managers and our production team.
• Uploading designs for approvals on licensing systems.
• Flagging issues and resolving technical design queries.
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications:
• Creative with a commercial eye.
• Strong within print and graphic design.
• Ideally would have experience working with licensed ranges.
• Highly proficient in Adobe packages with a strong emphasis on Adobe Illustrator,
• An understanding of the design and development process with experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Understanding on how to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• A motivated team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and happy to work across different product categories