Senior Apparel Designer – Sportswear

SUCCESS TALENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is partnering with a global sportswear brand to recruit a Senior Apparel Designer for multi-product menswear and womenswear, based in Watford. The role leads the critical path on mainline and SMU projects and requires initiating original design sketches and technical specs aligned with the seasonal brief.

You will mentor junior members, collaborate with sales and Head of Design to shape seasonal ranges, attend fit sessions, and coordinate supplier communications while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' industry experience.
• Experience across menswear and womenswear products.

Responsibilities

• Researching themes, colours, and fabrics
• Maintaining knowledge of sportswear trends to advise on silhouettes, finishes, and fabric suitability
• Creating mood and trend boards
• Working closely with the sales team and Head of Design to build seasonal ranges
• Maintaining records of the design and development of all styles
• Attending fit sessions and implementing changes into design specs
• Communicating with suppliers regarding design changes
• Overseeing the content creation of seasonal catalogues
• Mentoring junior members of the team

Job description

Senior Apparel Designer - Sportswear

Watford

Permanent

Up to £45,000

A global sportswear brand is looking for a Senior Apparel Designer to work across multi-product across men's and womenswear. You will be managing the critical path of the design team on mainline and SMU projects. You will initiate original design sketches and technical specs in line with the seasonal brief.

As the Senior Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Researching themes, colours, and fabrics
• Maintaining knowledge of sportswear trends to advise on silhouettes, finishes, and fabric suitability
• Creating mood and trend boards
• Working closely with the sales team and Head of Design to build seasonal ranges
• Maintaining records of the design and development of all styles
• Attending fit sessions and implementing changes into design specs
• Communicating with suppliers regarding design changes
• Overseeing the content creation of seasonal catalogues
• Mentoring junior members of the team

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years' industry experience.

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Olivia Mcilorum, remembering to state your current salary and package.

Job Ref OM - 5001894

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