Fashion Designer

Aristocracy London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a luxury menswear brand as a Fashion Designer in South Kensington, where your creativity and passion for suits will take center stage. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with clients to create bespoke designs that reflect their unique style and personality. Collaborating with a talented tailoring team, you'll ensure that every detail is perfect, from initial consultations to final fittings. This position offers a chance to grow within a rapidly expanding brand that values artistry and personalized service. If you are ready to make your mark in the world of luxury fashion, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus

22 days annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Internal and external training

Staff discount for friends and family

Snacks and refreshments

Financial incentive for off-peak holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field focusing on menswear.
• Proven experience in menswear design, especially bespoke fashion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their style and design vision.
• Develop original suit designs and oversee customisations.
• Liaise with clients and manage tailoring projects for timely completion.

Skills

Fashion Design

Menswear Design

Customer Interaction

Technical Drawing

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Related Field with Focus on Tailoring

Job description

Aristocracy London is a luxury menswear brand that creates limited edition suits for the modern gentleman. Our customers are dreamers, doers, thinkers and leaders, and we set ourselves high standards in our approach to our products, our interactions, and the environment we live in.

Our brand is growing fast with new showrooms and exciting plans for the months to come. We want our team to remain close knit as we expand and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to develop their talents and grow with the company.

Job Purpose:

We’re looking for a Fashion Designer for our new luxury atelier in South Kensington. Your passion for suits and personalised service will shine through your day-to-day work and you’ll create unique designs for our clientele while nurturing a long-term relationship with them.

Responsibilities:

1. Client Appointments: Collaborate with clients during appointment consultations to understand their style preferences, fit requirements and design vision, providing expert advice on garment construction, fabrics and styling elements.
2. Design Development: Develop original suit designs, creating sketches, selecting fabrics, and overseeing customisations to align with the client’s unique personality and our brand’s aesthetic.
3. Technical Design: Create detailed technical drawings and garment specifications, ensuring a seamless translation from concept to final construction.
4. Fittings & Pinning: Complete client fittings, making adjustments as needed to perfect fit, comfort, and style while collaborating closely with the tailoring team to ensure accuracy.
5. Tailoring Project Management: Work closely with our tailoring team to ensure the suits are being developed according to the client’s preferences and designs, tracking each stage of the process to ensure timely completion.
6. Client Communication: Liaise with clients via telephone or email to address enquiries, book appointments, and provide regular updates on the progress of their suit’s construction.

This is a full-time role, 5 days a week, which will include weekends.

Your Profile

1. Degree in Fashion Design or a related field with a focus on menswear or tailoring.
2. Proven experience in menswear design, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in bespoke or made-to-measure fashion.
3. Experience in taking measurements and understanding how to achieve the best fit.
4. Excellent IT skills.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Experience in interacting with customers and ensuring a luxury personalised experience.
7. Excellent command of the English language.
8. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of EDI.
9. Attention to detail and accuracy.
10. Right to work in the UK.

Your Benefits

1. £30,000-£35,000 salary and generous quarterly bonus based on performance.
2. 22 days annual leave plus 6 days in lieu of bank holidays.
3. An extra day off for your birthday.
4. Internal and external training.
5. Staff discount, which can be shared with friends and family.
6. Snacks and refreshments throughout the day.
7. Financial incentive for off-peak holidays.

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