Designer/Senior Designer

Club L London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Manchester is seeking a creative Designer/Senior Designer to enhance their design team. The role involves creating moodboards, developing fabric stories, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure high-quality product execution. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in ladieswear and a strong grasp of design software. The company offers a supportive environment with various perks, including a bi-annual bonus and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity policy

Free snacks, drinks, and treats

Social events

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in slow-fashion or luxury environments.
• Multi-product ladieswear experience, focus on dresses/occasionwear.

Responsibilities

• Research and create moodboards, colour palettes, and fabric stories.
• Design across multiple product categories and create technical packs.
• Collaborate with in-house teams and manage sample queries.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Confidence

Tools

Adobe platforms

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a creative Designer/Senior Designer to join the growing design team at Club London.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Research, develop, and create moodboards, colour palettes, and fabric stories for upcoming collections.
2. Source and develop new fabrications, techniques, and trimmings, applying expert understanding across all fabric bases and garment constructions.
3. Design across multiple product categories, identifying key shapes for the season and key product opportunities.
4. Present your work in sign-offs/meetings to Managers & CEO.
5. Create technical packs for your designs, including information on construction, measurements, fabrication, and trimmings.
6. Work closely with the Garment Tech team and Pattern Cutters during the design development stage to ensure the optimum execution of first samples.
7. Attend fit sessions to ensure designs are executed according to the tech pack and Club London standards.
8. Manage all sample queries from suppliers during the sample development stage.
9. Plan and work closely with in-house Merchandising teams, collaborating to create fresh products and collections in line with key trading periods.
10. Participate in trade, critical path, and process meetings.
11. Build key relationships with existing and new suppliers.
12. Partake in sourcing trips and inspiration trips nationally and overseas.

More about you

1. At least 5 years' experience, preferably within slow-fashion or luxury environments.
2. Multi-product ladieswear experience and/or focus on dresses/occasionwear.
3. Specialties (e.g., tailoring, swimwear, curve/petite, embroidery/embellishment, etc.) are encouraged.
4. Understanding of the brand's handwriting and ability to adapt design skills accordingly.
5. Good technical experience in creating tech packs.
6. Sound understanding of design software (e.g., Adobe platforms).
7. Able to demonstrate Club London's key values: collaboration, creativity, and confidence.

What's on offer?

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity policy
• Free snacks, drinks, and treats
• Social events