Fashion Designer

Provallar Executive Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Provallar Executive Search in Watford is seeking a creative Apparel Designer with a passion for streetwear to work on FILA's SMU lines, inline collections and special projects from our Watford office. You will collaborate with senior teams and travel for meetings as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in apparel design, strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, and a sharp eye for trends, fabrics, and finishes.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in an apparel design role within the streetwear, activewear and sportswear industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft packages.
• Experience in research and initial board ideas through to design development and creation of technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of trends and experience researching trends within the relevant market.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed specifications, both freehand and using design programmes.
• Excellent planning, prioritising and organisational skills to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of garment and fabric construction, with a good understanding of pattern cutting.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• A broad interest across various cultural themes, including fashion, music and the arts.
• Research seasonal trends and key items.
• Prepare relevant and creative research on themes, colours and fabrics based on the seasonal brief.
• Initiate original design sketches and technical specifications for styles following the seasonal brief.
• Research and maintain knowledge of relevant trends and history to advise on silhouettes, finishes and suitability of fabrics.
• Create mood and trend boards.
• Work closely with the Design Manager, Product Manager and Sales Team to build seasonal ranges.
• Maintain up-to-date records of design and development for each style, including fabrication details and print.
• Prepare specification sheets and technical packs for designs.
• Follow range plans and critical paths, ensuring all deadlines are respected and strictly adhered to.
• Attend fit sessions and implement changes into specifications and technical packs, communicating changes to the relevant suppliers.
• Take responsibility for development samples, ensuring deadlines on the critical path are met.
• Travel to different locations when required for meetings with clients, brand owners and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a creative individual who is as passionate about the sport and streetwear.
• Working across FILA's dedicated SMU lines, Inline Collections and Special Projects, the Designer will be based in our Watford office.
• As Designer, you must be passionate about design and enthusiastic, with an edgy urban handwriting reflected in your portfolio.
• An excellent eye for detail and colour is essential, together with knowledge of the current sport and streetwear market.

Skills

Apparel design

Streetwear

Activewear

Sportswear

Trend research

Mood boards

Technical packs

Pattern cutting

Fabric knowledge

Communication

Product development

Design development

Specifications

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

To move quickly, please send your portfolio or online portfolio link along with your CV to [e-mail].

Role Summary

We are looking for a creative individual who is as passionate about the sport and streetwear. Working across FILA's dedicated SMU lines, Inline Collections and Special Projects, the Designer will be based in our Watford office. This is a unique opportunity for a Designer to work on a variety of projects and bespoke collections, working closely with the senior team.

As Designer, you must be passionate about design and enthusiastic, with an edgy urban handwriting reflected in your portfolio. An excellent eye for detail and colour is essential, together with knowledge of the current sport and streetwear market.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5 years' experience in an apparel design role within the streetwear, activewear and sportswear industry.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft packages.
• Experience in research and initial board ideas through to design development and creation of technical diagrams.
• Knowledge of trends and experience researching trends within the relevant market.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed specifications, both freehand and using design programmes.
• Excellent planning, prioritising and organisational skills to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of garment and fabric construction, with a good understanding of pattern cutting.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• A broad interest across various cultural themes, including fashion, music and the arts.
• Research seasonal trends and key items.
• Prepare relevant and creative research on themes, colours and fabrics based on the seasonal brief.
• Initiate original design sketches and technical specifications for styles following the seasonal brief.
• Research and maintain knowledge of relevant trends and history to advise on silhouettes, finishes and suitability of fabrics.
• Create mood and trend boards.
• Work closely with the Design Manager, Product Manager and Sales Team to build seasonal ranges.
• Maintain up-to-date records of design and development for each style, including fabrication details and print.
• Prepare specification sheets and technical packs for designs.
• Follow range plans and critical paths, ensuring all deadlines are respected and strictly adhered to.
• Attend fit sessions and implement changes into specifications and technical packs, communicating changes to the relevant suppliers.
• Take responsibility for development samples, ensuring deadlines on the critical path are met.
• Travel to different locations when required for meetings with clients, brand owners and collaborators.

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