Design Lead - Licensed Sports and Jerseywear

Fashion & Retail Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturer of sportswear seeks a passionate Design Lead to spearhead creativity and innovation in apparel design. In this exciting role, you will oversee a talented team, driving the development of inspired retro ranges and ensuring alignment with brand style guides. Your expertise in licensed products and ability to navigate the intricacies of heavy weight jersey ranges will be vital. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, this company offers an environment where your creative vision can flourish. If you thrive on responsibility and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel design, particularly in licensed sportswear.
• Ability to lead a creative team and manage multiple design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team in creating innovative products for range launches.
• Manage artwork amendments and design assets for various platforms.

Skills

Apparel Design

Creative Solutions

Brand Style Guides

Product Innovation

Artwork Amendments

Job description

Design Lead - Licensed Sports and Jerseywear

This is a role with a manufacturer of sportswear and a powerful infrastructure, working with major clubs on an inspired retro range.

Looking for a highly driven apparel designer to lead the team, you will be full of ideas and able to lead on creative solutions for a variety of tasks, including innovative new product for range launches, artwork amends, packaging, web banners and assets.

You will have experience working with brand style guides and licensed products, across heavy weight jersey ranges and/or football shirts; and have the ability to travel to customers within the UK and also to China to visit the supply base.

If you enjoy taking responsibility and ownership for your area and would like to be part of a company with thirty years history, going from strength to strength, please apply!