Ladieswear Designer/Account Manager

Tagged Resources Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established supplier of ladies fashion in the UK is seeking an experienced Ladieswear Designer / Account Manager. In this role, you will design commercial ranges, manage accounts for leading high street retailers, and source fabrics. Ideal candidates will have a strong design background and experience with high street retailers, alongside proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Design background is essential.
• Experience of dealing with high street retailers and presenting designs/ranges.
• Keen eye for detail and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Confidence to work alone as well as part of a team.
• Photoshop/Illustrator knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Designing commercial ranges for high street fashion.
• Working on and managing a number of accounts for leading high street retailers.
• Keeping up to date with current trends.
• Designing/developing collections and adapting to each customer.
• Completing costing.
• Working closely with Buyers.
• Sourcing fabrics and trims.
• Liaising with overseas suppliers.
• Attending design meetings and presenting collections.
• Comp shopping.
• Attending trade shows.

Skills

Design background

Experience with high street retailers

Keen eye for detail

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work to strict deadlines

Photoshop knowledge

Illustrator knowledge

Job description

The Company: An excellent opportunity for a Ladieswear Designer / Account Manager to join a well-established supplier of ladies high fashion to wholesalers, independent outlets, retailers and stores throughout the UK and Europe.

The Role

• Designing commercial ranges for high street fashion.
• Working on and managing a number of accounts for leading high street retailers.
• Keeping up to date with current trends.
• Designing/developing collections and adapting to each customer.
• Completing costing.
• Working closely with Buyers.
• Sourcing fabrics and trims.
• Liaising with overseas suppliers.
• Attending design meetings and presenting collections.
• Comp shopping.
• Attending trade shows.

Skills Required

• Design background is essential.
• Experience of dealing with high street retailers and presenting designs/ranges.
• Keen eye for detail and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Confidence to work alone as well as part of a team.
• Photoshop/Illustrator knowledge.

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