Kidswear Design Specialist, Hackett London

Hackett Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kidswear Design Specialist to lead the creation of the Hackett London Boyswear collection. This exciting role involves managing the design process from concept to final product, conducting trend research, and collaborating closely with production teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design along with at least four years of relevant experience. If you are passionate about innovative kidswear and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great international working environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fashion design, specifically in kidswear.
• Proficiency in design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process for the Hackett London Boyswear collection.
• Conduct trend research and develop original designs for kidswear.

Skills

Fashion Design

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Trend Research

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM System

Job description

At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).

AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The project!

As a Kidswear Design Specialist you are responsible for designing and developing the complete Hackett London Boyswear collection.

What will the role entail?

• Manage the design process from concept to final product.
• Conduct trend research and analysis specific to the kidswear market.
• Sketch and develop original designs for all categories.
• Create detailed technical packages (tech packs) for garment production.
• Select fabrics, trims, and other materials for each design.
• Collaborate with the production team and garment tech.
• Participate in fit sessions and provide feedback.
• Maintain an organized archive of designs, fabrics, and trims.
• Manage the PLM system, including uploading tech packs and BOMs

What do we offer?

• Great international working environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
• Atleast 4 years of experience
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passionate about Kidswear, in particular Boyswear fashion

Department: CPO | Product Design Hackett