Senior Designer Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our expanding Garment team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in a fitness, athleisure or streetwear brand. The candidate must have excellent knowledge of the complete design and development process, from research and design, to techpack sampling and production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Design team to design and develop effective range plans and capsule collections for Vanquish consumers
* Take responsibility for the time management of your collections / projects, from moodboarding and initial designs, to design development and tech packs
* Take a fashion-forward approach when designing to ensure the continuously improved product quality and designs, keep the brand relevant and on trend
* Carry out competitor and market research within a productive timeline, always looking at new trends, materials, products, techniques and colours that are appropriate for the Vanquish customer in relation to the brief that you have been given
* Design products that are in line with the Vanquish brand image, advising on construction, fabric composition, trims, prints and details for both menswear and womenswear
* Create clear, accurate and detailed CADs and tech packs, and be confident in communicating requirements to international manufacturers and internal cross functional teams
* Work closely with our Garment Technologists throughout the sample process, presenting to them clearly the garment fit, and fabric requirements for each product once the design is signed off
* Communicate clearly with factories to ensure that all design aspects are understood, and any questions or concerns are resolved quickly and with a positive, respectful and collaborative attitude
* Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel for development and production trips when necessary
* Work closely with the Senior Merchandiser/Buyer to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget
Requirements:
* At least 5 years experience as a clothing Designer/Senior Designer, additional graphic / print design experience is a bonus
* Previous experience managing or mentoring junior staff
* Experience confidently presenting and communicating designs to colleagues and senior staff
* Happy to take the lead when required, but also be a team player
* Excellent knowledge of product innovations, fittings, construction techniques and tech packs
* Ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines
* Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience designing to competitive garment price target budgets
* Commercial awareness
* Understanding of different types of constructions and fabrics relevant to the athleisure, streetwear and fitness industry
* Understanding of different manufacturing processes, branding applications, fabric treatments and fabric types
* Experience creating full product ranges and selecting colours, backed up with expert knowledge from trend research
* Excellent fabric knowledge
* Excellent communication skills, able to internally communicate collaboratively with others
* Fashion Design degree or other relevant qualification
* Confident using Adobe software especially Illustrator and photoshop
* Confidence to bring new ideas to the table and make suggestions to improve the Vanquish collections
* Experience designing prints
* Experience of working within ecommerce fashion industry or similar
Benefits:
* Annual apparel allowance
* Discounts on everything Vanquish
* Attendance to our community events
* Free drinks in the office
* Quarterly Socials
* Hybrid working (2 days from home)
* 35 hour working week
* Free Parking
* Modern office in the grounds of a beautiful House gardens, perfect for lunch time walks to get your steps in