Senior Jersey Designer

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a high-growth fashion brand seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design of trend-led jerseywear collections. This role involves collaborating with a creative team, presenting innovative ideas, and developing new ranges that resonate with the brand's identity. Ideal candidates will possess a strong knowledge of womenswear trends, excellent presentation skills, and proficiency in design software. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity will shape the future of fashion, and make a significant impact in a role that emphasizes collaboration and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive womenswear trend knowledge and a strong portfolio.
• Experience in managing a team and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction meetings and contribute creative ideas.
• Create design packs and collaborate with production teams.
• Research women's jersey trends for upcoming seasons.

Skills

Womenswear Trend Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Creative Design

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Design Software

Job description

Job Description

High growth and contemporary fashion brand is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to take lead in designing highly trend-led and commercial ranges for their jerseywear department.

You will be:

1. Attending, presenting & contributing, with confidence at design direction meetings, bringing newness and creative ideas to the team.
2. Creating design packs whilst working closely with the production and development departments.
3. Having garment construction, fit & fabric knowledge.
4. Researching key women's jersey trends and looks for the upcoming season.
5. Gaining commercial awareness & market knowledge.
6. Developing new jerseywear ranges that align with the brand identity and market trends.
7. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the wider team.
8. Mentoring junior members.

Requirements:

1. High taste level with extensive womenswear trend knowledge and portfolio.
2. Confident presentation skills.
3. Highly creative in womenswear design with a focus on ladies jerseywear.
4. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
5. Experience managing a team.
6. In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with others.

This role is based in-house on a full-time basis and would require full right to work in the UK. Hybrid, remote, or freelance applications are not appropriate for this role and will not be considered.

Candidates will need to be based in the UK and within commutable distance to the head office.