Junior Outerwear Designer

AllSaints; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand is seeking a Junior Outerwear Designer to support the creation of captivating outerwear collections. Located in East London, the ideal candidate will be passionate about fashion, experienced in a design role, and able to collaborate cross-functionally. Responsibilities include designing, sourcing materials, and anticipating customer needs using sales data. The position offers extensive benefits including a generous wardrobe allowance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous wardrobe allowance

Employee discount

25 days holiday increasing to 28

Hybrid working options

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong commercial background working from conception to production.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Experience at Assistant Designer or Senior Assistant Designer level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers in the outerwear category.
• Create mood boards and draft sketches.
• Source and place sample orders of raw materials.
• Research key shapes, colors, and fabrics for the season.
• Anticipate customer needs using sales data and analytics.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Technical fitting experience

Hand drawing proficiency

Proficiency in Illustrator

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Job description

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

As a Junior Outerwear Designer you will be responsible for supporting the creation of our products in line with the brand strategic design brief, the commercial and aesthetic needs of our Brand. Junior Designers are passionate brand advocates with an aptitude for creating beautiful ranges, designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties.

You share our passion for fashion! We look for individuals who can act as a brand ambassador and who are believers in the power of an amazing outfit. You’ll have experience at an assistant designer or senior assistant designer level. You’ll have the ability to work cross functionally with other teams and have great passion for our products.. Day to day you will play a pivotal role in designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Design department is the epicentre of our DNA and influences every part of our brand. We play a key role in setting the tone and direction of the brand visually, commercially and ensure that our customers receive the product they desire.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Collaborating with Designers to support the design and conception to production from our outerwear category

• Create mood boards, draft sketches, using trend research, competitive shops and catwalk inspiration

• Confidently produce style boards, taking ideas from concept through to tech and sourcing packs

• Source and place sample orders of raw materials.

• Issuing of all styles with specs/swatches/layouts etc.

• Researching, development, and design, including identifying key shapes for the season, colour, fabric and building a range to suit our customer base

• Building relationships with Suppliers and Mills, attending regular meetings with them.

• The Customer is Boss! Anticipating the needs of our customer, using sales data, customer profile analytics and trend research to deliver commercial product ranges

• You will also work alongside the buying teams to react to sales information and present design ideas and develop products to drive the range.

• Reviewing the collections with the Directors and the Buying team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• A strong commercial background working from conception through to production at an Assistant Designer or Senior Assistant Designer level on outerwear

• A degree in Fashion Design with a specialist focus on outerwear is preferable.

• Ability to work with Buying, Sales and Production.

• Ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels.

• Collaborative in your approach when working in a team.

• Proven experience of working with a technical team to fit all samples through to production.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to design to price point.

• An entrepreneurial spirit always striving to do better.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Confident drawing by hand, but also proficient with illustrator.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

BENEFITS

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day

• We are a disability committed certified employer

• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends

• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service

• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off

• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva

• UNUM employee assistance helpline

• Life assurance cover

• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts

• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm

• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust

• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)

• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness

• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders

• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.