Manchester, City and Borough of Manchester
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. Someone who can drive jersey product development with a commercial eye for newness with a can-do attitude 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:
* Create and develop product designs tailored to the company's portfolio of customers.
* Creating on-trend, forward-thinking yet commercial womenswear designs keeping in line with the buyer's briefs.
* Researching lifestyle trends and blogs, being aware of relevant influencers, and a keen Instagram follower.
* Working with the fabric team to implement direction and innovation for the season.
* Communicating effectively with all internal and external teams.
* Working closely with the in-house sales and production team along with retail buyers.
* Overseeing the development of all sampling ensuring deadlines are met.
Person specification:
* Knowledge of fabric sourcing and the ability to use this to its full potential.
* Near east and far east experience.
* Jerseywear experience within a commercial environment.
* Loungewear/nightwear/beachwear beneficial.
* Fashion graphic design experience desirable not essential.
* A strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends.
* Must have good CAD and illustration skills.
* Experience in presenting ideas through design boards to customers.
* A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, with a fun personality who can inspire others.
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