We are recruiting for a Senior Designer specialising in casual and formal jackets/outerwear across ladies' wear and menswear to work for my client, a leading supplier to several large fashion retailers. This role will be working for one of their major accounts, which is one of the largest fashion-forward retailers. A commercial young trend-led design portfolio is required for this role, along with relevant experience and a strong technical understanding, as well as the ability to work in a commercial fast-paced environment.
Previous supplier experience is required for this role. Some travel to Bangladesh factories will be necessary.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Complete trend research, design, and develop ranges working with the overseas factories.
2. Visit factories in Bangladesh to ensure all samples are correct when required.
3. Ability to create bestselling ranges.
4. Attend regular meetings with buyers when required.
5. Upload detailed tech packs to the PLM system to send to factories.
6. Required to work in a fast-paced environment, high volume design/development.
7. Sourcing of new fabrics and trims.
8. Work closely with the account manager and wider design teams.
Person Specifications:
1. Design experience across casual and formal jackets/outerwear.
2. Ladies' wear experience essential, as well as some menswear experience.
3. Previous supplier experience working with large volume retailers.
4. Good understanding of garment costing.
5. Strong attention to detail and able to work in an organised manner.
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
#J-18808-Ljbffr