Junior Designer

Rise Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Resourcing is recruiting for a Junior Designer to join a London-based apparel brand. You will support design research, trend analysis, mood board creation and concept development to shape seasonal ranges.

We’re seeking a candidate with degree-level education in Fashion/Textiles, solid Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to work in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail design within a fast paced fashion environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing fashion market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design research and trend analysis to inform collections.
• Create mood boards and packs for design presentations.
• Provide input on samples to ensure design specs are met.
• Coordinate with buying to ensure delivery within cost and margin targets.
• Attend factory visits and shopping trips to capture feedback for teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine designs for production.

Skills

Retail design experience

Strong communication

Adaptable

Education

Degree in Fashion/Textiles

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat

Photoshop

Job description

I am recruiting for a Junior Designer to join an apparel brand based in London.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Deliver balanced and extensive design research
• Undertake Market research to identify the latest trends, colours and fabrics are and analysing competitors ranges.
• Creation of mood board/packs for design presentations
• Provide insight on initial samples, ensuring that the finished garments match initial design specifications.
• Liaise with buying ensure that the range can realistically be delivered within the costs/ margins.
• Attending factory visits and competitive shopping trips within the UK and International reporting feedback to the relevant internal teams.

Key requirements for the role:

• Proven experience in Retail Design within a fast paced, fashion environment is essential.
• Educated to Degree level, ideal within Fashion / Textiles
• Strong skills with Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat & Photoshop
• Naturally creative
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing fashion market.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent organisation skills.