Job Description
Only applications with portfolio links will be considered
About us
Nobody’s Child is a brand on a mission to bring responsible products to every woman, everywhere without costing the earth. We only make what we believe in and we are determined to do the best we can for all of you who bring our clothes to life: the people in our supply chains, people who work for our brand and the people who love and wear our clothes. Our in-house designer team continuously reimagine our signature dresses & other product categories using the latest eco-responsible fabrics.Our open and honest commitment to people and planet gives customers the confidence to buy something they can believe in.
About you
We are looking for a Junior Womenswear Designer on dresses to join our passionate design team at Nobody's Child.
Reporting to the Senior designer, you will work closely to execute dresses - Delivering seasonal key items, trends, details, colour; as well as having a keen eye for print trends. Focusing on dresses, as well as growing jumpsuit, skirts, trousers, shorts and woven tops. The collection ranges from our icon daywear through to our elevated occasion range.
Working collaboratively with the design team you will build and present concepts for the season as well as supporting with collection moodboards and colour palettes. You will keep up to date and be reactive to new trends and new opportunities in the rage, alongside building collections for our wholesale partners. Sustainability will be at the forefront and the main driver within the design process, from sourcing innovative fabrics & trims through to designing for longevity.
Day to day, your responsibilities will include:
* Working closely with the Senior Designer to execute range development end to end from briefs given. As well as working collaboratively with all in house departments, such as print, buying, merchandising & pattern cutting.
* Supporting range development by pro-actively driving research and presenting new ideas. Showing In depth trend knowledge, clearly identify department key items, key colours, new fabrics and details in line with the NC customer.
* Keeping sustainability at the forefront of all development, constantly researching and evolving the brand to be the market leaders. Sourcing the newest sustainable fabrics and trims to elevate the range.
* Lead and participate in regular team meetings to present the range to heads of & CEO
* Create Technical design specifications for new garment developments and work alongside suppliers to ensure fit and quality is prioritised
* Actively participate in fittings, in cooperation with buying and the tech team.
* Establish and build relationships with suppliers and fabric mills.
* Be able to work to and manage a critical path and demonstrate organisation and drive to ensure ranges and correct samples are delivered on time
* Supporting with wholesale packs alongside the Senior designer and helping to amend this on a regular basis as needed.
* From time to time also assisting with any other admin tasks including but not limited to photo shoot preparation, production, fabric and trim organisation.
* From time to time where needed assisting the team with any other department needs on other departments other than your own in key seasonal pressure times.
Ideally, you'll come with:
* Graduate fashion degree with 4+ years industry experience in a similar role
* A can-do attitude, with strong drive and energy to deliver
* Excellent communication skills
* IT design skills in Illustrator / CAD/ InDesign
* Strong understanding of technical design packs and a strong knowledge of commercial garment construction, fabric construction and trims.
* Able to multitask and work well under pressure with pace
* Hands-on, flexible and adaptable.
* Demonstrate a commitment and passion to deliver responsible, thoughtful design
If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply with your CV and portfolio to be considered, and we will be in touch.
At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey!
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