About the Company
Vanquish Fitness was created in 2015 by two school friends, Oliver Maloney and Ruben O’Brien, and is now, not just an apparel brand and online retailer, but one of the fastest growing fitness communities in the world! Our mission is to inspire our colleagues on their pursuit of self-defined greatness, providing the time and resources that our employees need to strive to become Better Than Yesterday.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Designer to join our expanding Design team at a really exciting time. The ideal candidate will have experience, preferably within a sportswear or streetwear brand, with experience in creating detailed tech packs. Experience in both Menswear and Womenswear would be beneficial.
Supporting our Design team, you will be assisting in conceptualizing initial ideas for new products, creating CADs and tech packs.
We are looking for someone proactive, organized, creative, and ambitious. You should be able to work with a collaborative and positive attitude and not be afraid to bring ideas to the table, backed up with thorough research.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Design team to design and develop products.
* Continuously look to improve product quality and designs to keep the brand relevant.
* Carry out competitor and market research within a productive timeline, always looking at new trends, materials, products, techniques, and colors that are appropriate for the Vanquish customer.
* Trend forecasting using resources such as WGSN to back up your designs when presenting to the wider team as supporting documentation.
* 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 and detailed CADs and tech packs, and confidently communicate requirements to international manufacturers.
* Work closely with our Garment Technologist throughout the sample process from fabric testing and lab dipping to fittings from PPS samples to Bulk, making necessary adjustments.
* Assist in communications with factories to ensure that all design aspects are understood, and any questions or concerns are resolved quickly and positively.
* Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel for brand development and production trips when necessary.
* Work closely with the Merchandiser/Buyer to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
* Any other ad hoc duties as required.
About You
* Previous experience in a Design role across both Menswear and Womenswear. Experience within the fitness, sports, or streetwear industry is preferable.
* Knowledge of product innovations, fittings, construction techniques, and developing tech packs.
* Understanding of different types of constructions and fabrics.
* Understanding of different manufacturing processes and types.
* Experience creating full product ranges and selecting colors backed up with knowledge from trend research.
* Excellent fabric knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Trend awareness.
* Fashion Design degree or qualification.
* Confident using Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator).
* CAD skills, experience creating tech packs.
* Innovation and a commercial mindset.
* Willingness to bring new ideas to the table and make suggestions to improve the Vanquish range plans.
* Ability to work well within a team and listen to feedback from peers.
* Experience designing prints.
* Experience of working within the ecommerce fashion industry or similar.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (Plus BH).
* Sick pay.
* Healthcare Cash Plan.
* 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 beautiful House gardens, perfect for lunchtime walks to get your steps in.
#J-18808-Ljbffr