Ladieswear CAD Designer (TGM2200) – £45k

Tagged Resources; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ladieswear supplier in the UK is seeking a talented Ladieswear Cad Designer with a strong background in jerseywear. The successful candidate will liaise with buyers, develop stylish collections, and create detailed design specifications. Excellent communication skills and self-motivation are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Travel may be required for fit sessions and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Designer with a focus on jerseywear.
• Experience working with factories for sample development.
• Confident, organized, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with UK and European buyers.
• Developing a range of stylish ladieswear.
• Creating designs from initial patterns to samples.
• Producing accurate design specifications.
• Researching new ranges to enhance existing products.

Skills

Self motivated and driven

Understanding of factory processes

Strong design background in jersey wear

Experience with high street retailers

Computer literacy including CAD

Knowledge of critical paths

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2200

The Company

Ladieswear Cad Designer with a a jerseywear background is needed to join a highly successful supplier to both the UK and international markets. They supply to similar to Urban Outfitters, Miss Selfridge, Lipsy and Asos.

The Role

• Liaising directly with UK and European high street Buyers regarding design and sales.
• Bringing in new business and working with existing clients.
• Developing a range of stylish ladieswear.
• Creating designs from initial first pattern to developing the sample.
• Producing commercial and accurate design specifications.
• Researching and developing new ranges to compliment and drive forward existing products.
• Working within the team to meet briefs.
• Helping deliver products on budget.
• Attending fit sessions.
• Working in a fast-paced environment.
• Working to critical paths.
• Attending fashion and trade shows if and when needed.

Skills Required

• Self motivated and driven Designer with a specific focus on jerseywear.
• Understanding of how to work with factories and manage sample development.
• Strong design background in jersey wear with a good commercial awareness.
• Working/worked for a supplier to high street retailers.
• Fully computer literate including CAD.
• Working knowledge of critical paths.
• Self-motivated, confident and organised.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to travel if and when needed.