Menswear Jersey Designer

ALLSAINTS Retail Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wardrobe allowance

Employee discount

Dental plan (Aviva)

Virtual GP via Aviva

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

AllSaints is seeking a Menswear Jersey Designer to lead the creation of a commercial jersey collection. You will drive the design process from concept to production, collaborating with the jersey team and senior designers.

You will undertake extensive gar ment research, source trims with the product development and fabric teams, and craft detailed tech packs for each style. A strong eye for vintage and contemporary references is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design preferred.
• Strong background designing menswear jerseys.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across levels.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Illustrator or Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aspirational menswear jersey collections, owning from conception to production.
• Conduct extensive garment research with vintage and contemporary references.
• Source materials and trims with product dev and fabric manager within timelines.
• Create tech packs with specs and diagrams.
• Oversee sample corrections through to production, including colour and wash approvals.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and mills.
• Present to design leads and creative teams for reviews.
• Collaborate with garment tech to ensure fit across the collection.

Skills

Menswear jersey design

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Collaborative

Technical production workflow

Entrepreneurial spirit

Communication skills

Hand drawing + Illustrator/Photoshop

Education

Fashion Design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom , Permanent

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 Menswear Jersey Designer you will be accountable for creating a commercial jersey collection aligned with our AllSaints aesthetic. Collaborating closely with the rest of the jersey team to share knowledge and ideas, and create cohesive collections across both genders.

The Designer is responsible for range building for the menswear customer, covering a variety of end uses and building the wardrobe that underpins the Menswear range. A strong understanding of colour and wash is imperative, as well as an excellent approach to vintage and contemporary garment research.

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.

In this role you will work closely with our Menswear Creative Lead and collaboratively with the Senior Womenswear Jersey Designer.

What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities)

• Design and develop aspirational and appealing menswear jersey collections for AllSaints, owning the whole process of design from conception to production.
• Undertake extensive garment research with a keen eye for vintage and contemporary shape references.
• Alongside the product developer and fabric manager, source raw materials and trims and ensure all is booked according to the given timelines.
• Create tech packs for all styles with detailed specs & detail diagrams.
• Supervising corrections for samples through production including approval of colours, fabric hand-feel and wash.
• Building strong relationships with Suppliers and Mills.
• Presenting to creative leads and Chief Creative in design review meetings.
• Work closely with our garment tech team to ensure excellent fit throughout the collection.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• A strong commercial background designing menswear jerseys.
• A degree in Fashion Design is preferable.
• A natural at building 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.
• An entrepreneurial spirit always striving to do better.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident drawing by hand, but also proficient with illustrator & photoshop.

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

• 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
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, 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.