Designer (Softs) - 12 month FTC

Lipsy London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in London is seeking a Designer (Softs) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the design and development of soft dresses and tops, ensuring the product is trend-led and commercially viable. Candidates should have a strong background in fashion design, excellent illustration skills, and an eye for detail. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a brand known for its contemporary glamour and innovative designs.

Benefits

25% off a huge selection of products

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid & flexible working

Personal development plans

Qualifications

• Previous design experience from high street fashion retailer/supplier.
• Experience working with embellishment and/or embroidery.
• Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of soft dresses or tops.
• Present new product ranges to management and buying teams.
• Manage design assistant and plan workload.

Skills

Eye for colour

Fashion illustration

Technical garment drawing

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fashion Design Degree

Job description

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Recruiting exceptional talent to join Lipsy, Next Beauty, GAP UK & Victoria's Secret UK

Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.

We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour.

We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.

Job Purpose:

Lead the process of design and development of one of our softs departments - tops or dresses, building a balanced, comprehensive offer with required pricing structure and margin. Offer newness combined with commerciality and a strong affinity for fast fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the design, development and delivery of relevant and trend led product for soft dresses or tops
• Presenting new product ranges to management and buying teams
• Liaise with the sample room and brief designs to the creative pattern cutters
• Creating mood and trend boards seasonally, plus colour palettes and print research
• Manage design assistant including planning workload and providing design direction
• Planning of development trip calendar to achieve option plan
• Inspirational trips- NYC, Paris, London to research product for all areas of the business
• Travelling to India and China to develop product and range build
• Produce concepts, trends, and storyboards
• Understanding pricing-margins- design to price point
• Liaising with production on all order approvals and costing issues
• To continually aim to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance.
• To complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business

Job Requirements:

• Eye for colour, trends, and fashion
• Previous design experience from high street fashion retailer/supplier
• Experience working with embellishment and/or embroidery
• Excellent free-hand fashion illustration skills
• Excellent technical garment drawing skills
• Demonstrates an awareness of the retail industry
• Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results
• Helpful and approachable, always willing to extend help
• Demonstrates an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities
• Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
• Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Thinks above and beyond role
• Strong communication skills (communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing)
• Ability to be privy to highly confidential information and ensure it remains so
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for the Lipsy brand

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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