Designer

Equip Outdoor Technologies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor equipment company in the UK is seeking a Designer to take a pivotal role in their Design team, focusing on creating innovative and functional outdoor clothing. Candidates should have proven experience in the entire design process, from concept through to sales samples, and an understanding of performance fabrics. A passion for the outdoors and excellent organisational skills are essential. The role offers a chance to contribute significantly to product innovation and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the complete design process for performance outdoor clothing.
• Ability to produce detailed product specifications to realise garments successfully.
• Extensive knowledge of performance fabrics and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative, functional products with a commercial edge.
• Engage in the complete design process from concept to sales samples.
• Liaise with factories to ensure product quality and fitness for purpose.

Skills

Experience in a similar position with relevant brand(s)

Creative flair

Commercial acumen

Knowledge of performance fabrics

Organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Excel

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

3D CAD

Job description

Great opportunity to join our team as Designer! You will take a key role in the Design team in designing innovative, functional, aesthetically pleasing technical products with a commercial edge.

Key Responsibilities of Designer (including but not limited to):

• Play a key role in the Design team in designing innovative, functional, aesthetically pleasing technical products with a commercial edge
• Be fully engaged in the complete design process, from origination of commercial design concepts and briefs, support of all range planning activities, design prototyping and development through to sales samples manufacture and review
• Keep up to date with current and future trends
• Use your knowledge of performance fabrics and technologies to contribute to materials innovation and selection
• Produce detailed product specifications to realise products successfully and within cost, working closely with the Development team
• Liaise with and visit factories to ensure accuracy of sampling, commerciality, best quality and fitness for purpose
• Being aware of competitors, end user needs and ensuring products are fit for purpose

To join us you must have:

• Experience in a similar position with relevant brand(s)
• Proven experience in the complete design process for performance outdoor clothing, from origination of design concepts and briefs, range planning activities, design prototyping and development through to sales samples manufacture and review
• Ability to produce detailed product specifications to realise garments successfully and within cost
• Previous experience of liaising with and visiting factories in Asia
• Familiar with and willing to broaden knowledge of the different design requirements of international markets
• Experience of using Excel, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office
• Proven skills in creative flair, commercial acumen and sound judgement
• Versatility to work on a broad range of technical product categories
• Working knowledge of performance fabrics and technologies to contribute to materials innovation/selection and product commercialisation
• Detailed understanding of fit requirements and garment construction
• Extensive knowledge and experience of performance fabrics and technologies
• A passion for the outdoors and a wide, continually updating knowledge of outdoor clothing and equipment in the market
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines
• Team orientated, good negotiator and inspiring communicator
• Experience of 3D CAD

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