An exciting new role for Senior Womenswear Jersey Designer has become available for one of my clients who are looking to recruit a strong Jersey designer with a real "can do" attitude who is product-driven and hungry for success, who could head up a new division for the company based in MANCHESTER.
In this role, you will be working across key accounts with major retail and e-tailers and will need to be confident in presenting to buyers. You will need to be extremely trend-driven, driving jersey product development with a commercial eye for newness while working across all Fashion Jersey Products. To be considered for this role, you must have previous supplier experience in a similar role.
Main duties will include:
1. Create and develop product designs tailored to the company's portfolio of customers.
2. Create on-trend, forward-thinking yet commercial womenswear designs keeping in line with the buyer's briefs.
3. Research lifestyle trends and blogs, being aware of relevant influencers, and being a keen Instagram follower.
4. Work with the fabric team to implement direction and innovation for the season.
5. Communicate effectively with all internal and external teams.
6. Work closely with the in-house sales and production team along with retail buyers.
7. Oversee the development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met.
Person specification:
1. Knowledge of fabric sourcing and the ability to use this to its full potential.
2. Near east and far east experience.
3. Jerseywear experience within a commercial environment.
4. A strong understanding of the current high street trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends.
5. Must have good CAD and illustration skills.
6. Experience in presenting ideas through design boards to customers.
7. A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, with a fun personality who can inspire others.
#J-18808-Ljbffr