Arne Clo Ltd – Birchwood, Borough of Warrington
ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.
We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.
Reporting to our Head of Design & Buying, you’ll be responsible for leading the design and development of new products across all of our ranges as well as working on new product category launches. As a Senior Designer you will work closely with the Design and Buying Manager as well as the Co-Founder to maintain and develop the brand identity, whilst leading the design team.
So if you are creative with a keen eye for detail, have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!
Requirements
* Support with the creative direction and design aesthetic for all product ranges alongside the Head of Design & Buying & Co-Founder.
* Continuously improve product quality ensuring customer satisfaction working with the Head of Garment Tech & QC.
* Develop new product ranges that align with the brand identity and market trends.
* Research and analyse current market trends, continuously improving designs to keep the brand relevant.
* Manage and develop the current Designer & Junior Designer.
* Work closely with the logistics and product development team to ensure products are delivered on time and on budget.
* Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the wider team and external manufacturers for efficient product delivery.
* Any other ad hoc duties as required.
Essential Experience and Skills
* A focus on womenswear with some menswear experience preferable
* Ability to design across multiple product categories
* Strong knowledge of garment construction, manufacturing techniques, and industry developments
* Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Experience managing a team
* In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with others.
ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed to creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
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