Location: Loughborough
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGM1985
The Company:
An exciting opportunity for a junior Fashion Product Developer/ Grad Designer to join a leading manufacturer of ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, who benchmark against quality, cost and delivery as a result of owning their factories. You will be working with Buyers, building relationships and supporting the internal teams.
The Role:
* Working in close partnership with merchandising and design to develop a trend-led menswear / children’s product range.
* Ensure relevant trends are translated into the product range.
* Building and maintaining relationships with the customer.
* Working with their factory to ensure adherence to European / Global requirements of product development and quality.
* Understanding sales and cost-effective design.
* Excellent knowledge of high street retailers, and passion for product development.
* Communication daily with the factory and customers.
* Responsible for arranging and attending meetings with customers.
* Adhere to all compliance requirements i.e. health & safety, security and ensures safe use of all IT systems and equipment.
* Maintains compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
Skills Required:
* Confident in communicating to buyers/designers for business development.
* Able to inspire and work closely with the designers of key accounts.
* Confident in a fast-paced design environment working to critical path, delegating tasks if needed.
* Highly organised with problem-solving skills.
* Attend inspirational shopping trips/factory visits.
* A valid driving license.
* Strong verbal communication skills.
* Maintaining high standards and ensuring the best work is delivered/presented and deadlines met.
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