Menswear License Designer /Hertfordshire

CVUK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier is seeking a Menswear License Designer to develop and present ranges to buyers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in licensed apparel design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well both in teams and independently. This role offers hybrid working, allowing for flexibility in your workplace.

Qualifications

• High level of experience in a licensed apparel design role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop fashion and license trends.

Responsibilities

• Understand consumer needs for range building.
• Guide buyers on market trends and licensed apparel.
• Develop and present product ranges to buyers.

Skills

Licensed apparel design experience

Customer presentation skills

Commercial forecasting ability

Strong understanding of fabrics and trims

CAD skills

Garment construction knowledge

Organisational skills

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

We are working with a very successful supplier to find a Menswear License Designer.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities as a Menswear License Designer

• Identifying and understanding the end consumer for specific retailers and their needs for proper range building.
• Guiding customers/buyers on market trends, fashion & Licensed-specific apparel.
• Developing ranges and products for customers.
• Presenting ranges to Buyers including mood boards and research.
• Daily contact with sales and technical teams within the UK office.
• Developing and sourcing new trims and fabrics.
• Producing accurate and detailed CAD drawings and accurate artwork files for product sampling.
• Ensuring that samples produced are accurate in line with specification.
• Carrying out trend research and analysis and creating mood boards and colour trends. To include "Comp Shop" trips within the UK + European travel.
• Attending industry trade fairs and maintaining a strong awareness of current product on the High Street.
• Liaising with Licensors on a regular basis to ensure full and up to date knowledge of respective properties, to include attendance at licensor specific events, eg showcases,

Experience / Skills

• High level of experience working as a licensed apparel designer in required product area with strong commercial 'handwriting' in a supplier environment.
• Professional personal presentation with excellent customer presentation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• On-trend, with great commercial forecasting ability.
• Possess a strong understanding of fabric and trim bases, graphics and embellishment, garment specs/fits as required.
• Strong CAD skills with a working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Confidence in range development with a strong ability to predict fashion and license trends and customise them into commercial products in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
• Sound knowledge of garment construction as well as the ability to produce accurate and detailed spec drawings.
• Highly organised and capable of working to and managing deadlines, working as part of a team and individually self-motivated.
• Able to travel both in the UK and abroad.
• Strong organisational skills and accuracy critical

Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Personal Responsibility
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Hybrid working available.