License Jersey Designer / Senior Designer

Fung Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail company is looking for an experienced License Jersey Designer specialized in Womenswear to join their team in London. This role involves creating trend-led designs, sourcing materials, and collaborating with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in licensing design, excellent CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with different brand licenses.
• Ability to produce technical sheets for manufacturing products.
• Strong presentation skills with excellent eye for product.

Responsibilities

• Create trend-led ranges based on client specifications.
• Develop the brand and ensure alignment with critical paths.
• Assist in sourcing and developing new raw materials.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to develop new ranges.

Skills

Jersey design experience

Licensing design experience

Strong CAD and illustrator skills

Good communication skills

Organised and efficient

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Time management skills

Education

Design related degree or relevant previous experience

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job :

We are now recruiting for a an experienced, passionate and dedicated License Jersey Designer specialising in Womenswear who has experience working with different brand licenses and translating those into commercial designs for the high street. This role will work alongside an extended design team, and Account Manager based in London.

Please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK before applying to this position.

About the Company

We are HTL, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 118 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping.

We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One.

About the Role

Key areas of responsibility include

• Accountable for creating trend led ranges within the team based in the clients specifications, working closely with a graphics and print team.
• Commercially aware of current trends and themes, developing the brand and working with production to ensure all products are designed and manufactured in line with the brands direction and critical path within sometimes tight deadlines.
• Working as part of the design team to provide an effective and efficient service to various areas of the business.
• Develop ranges with Account Manager with customer profile in mind.
• To assist in the sourcing and development of new raw materials / components are aesthetically acceptable, technically sound and cost effective to the relevant product area.
• Ensure that all Product ranges are creatively and effectively presented and updated regularly in the show rooms, create a great visual customer experience.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to develop new ranges. This will include attending sales meetings with customers and possible trips to the Far East to work with suppliers.
• Supporting the business in adding value to its clients, understanding and researching new product development opportunities.
• Share knowledge of manufacturing process and techniques.
• Any reasonable additional duties as requested or delegated by your line manager.

We are looking for a Designer who is :

• The successful applicants will have Jersey design experience ideally with a related supplier
• Licensing design experience as well as working with different licensors
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials.
• Target driven with a passion for fashion and the confidence to grow and develop.
• Ability to produce technical sheets for manufacturing products.
• Strong CAD and illustrator skills.
• Print knowledge along with shape skills would be an added benefit
• Digital approach to working processes
• Organised and efficient to keep up with demands of customer, ability to provide commercial and creative insights to different customers.
• Good communication skills, time management and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and successfully manage own time and priorities.
• Highly credible, knowledgably and has a strong personal impact internally and with the customer.
• Strong presentation skills with excellent eye for product.
• A design related degree or relevant previous experience in a design related role.

About the Recruitment Process

If this is a role you are interested in or if you believe this role could be a good match for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please attach your portfolio and cover letter including your notice period and salary expectations.

The interview process will consist of two interviews :

• Initial interview, with a Senior Designer and a member of the HR team
• If successful in the initial interview, a design project will be set
• Second interview, in person, with the hiring manager and team

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and / or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.