Junior Designer - Ladieswear 12 Month Fixed Term Contract £26,000 - Negotiable Would suit a Graduate who has completed a relevant placement year An exciting opportunity for a ladieswear designer (maternity cover) to join a growing team in a well-established company, selling in-house brands and white label to UK and International customers. Specialising in the design, manufacture and import of Ladies, men’s & Junior’s apparel for retailers, e-commerce and independently owned stores. The Role: To design, as part of the Ladieswear team, Ladieswear ranges and deal with suppliers, to result in a full Ladieswear collection being produced in accordance with seasonal deadlines. The nature of the job holder’s role is very time sensitive; ranges need to be produced within strict deadlines as directed by the head of ladieswear design. Responsible for: Designing ranges within certain product areas, for Ladieswear, as directed. Creating seasonal mood boards, colour palettes, tech packs and initial design specs. Liaising with other members of staff and supporting the head of design in predicting and designing within market trends. To Work closely with the sales team, merchandisers and the Garment Technologists to ensure a coherent range is produced. Give comments and approvals on garment samples, lab dips, etc as required. Liaising with suppliers and factories to organise the sampling of the designed ranges within seasonal timelines. enabling a smooth sampling process. Being involved in meetings with customers / buyers to present our ranges. Being involved in fit sessions, when required. Occasionally Visiting trade shows and partake in shopping trips as required. Knowledge MUST have 12 months experience in a similar role. A background in fashion studies, Working knowledge of ladieswear designing. Knowledge of what the current and future market trends are. Excellent communication, organisational skills. Essential Skills Required: Computer skills including Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and social media applications. Attention to detail Team Worker Focused on delivering results Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15510