Technical Designer

Jaded London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Greater London is seeking a talented Design Assistant to support both the Womenswear and Menswear Design teams. The successful candidate will produce technical workbooks with detailed technical drawings and support in amending styles throughout the design process. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel is essential, along with a strong knowledge of garment construction. The company offers great benefits including hybrid working and an enticing employee discount.

Benefits

50% Employee Discount

24 days holiday per year

Paid day off on your birthday

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral bonus scheme

Local Business Discounts

Casual office dress code

Fully-stocked kitchens

Regular Office Social Events

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of garment construction.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical workbooks for factories including detailed drawings.
• Amend styles and update workbooks after fittings.
• Work closely with Designers and Garment Tech team.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

Garment construction knowledge

Problem-solving

Trend-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to:

Head of Design / Buyer

Role Overview:

Supports the Womenswear and Menswear Design teams in producing technical drawings and excel workbooks for styles, through teamwork with the Women’s & Mens Designers and Garment Techs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce Mens & Womenswear technical workbooks for sending to the factories, including:
  • Fully annotated technical drawings
  • Diagrams of construction & techniques
  • Print scaling and placements
  • Meticulous in completing fabric and trim information
  • Proto specs & Measuring Guides
• Amending styles and updating workbooks as required after fittings
• Working closely with Designers to develop the designs and the ranges
• Working closely with the Garment Tech team to problem solve finishings for styles demonstrating a depth of knowledge of construction for different types of styles in line with the Jaded identity and factory ability
• Ad hoc flexible support for the design teams to help find solutions for final designs
• Contribute to keeping the Tech Design Ai libraries and Trim Worksheets up to date
• Being responsive and positive to feedback, proactive in creating strong cross divisional relationships and striving for seeking efficient solutions

Requirements:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel and Microsoft office
• Strong knowledge and understanding of garment construction
• Ability to prioritise, managing multiple deadlines and heavy workloads to strict deadlines
• Confidence and ability to work at pace
• A problem solver, identifying issues immediately
• Trend-focused with an eye for detail
• Capable of working autonomously and making strong creative decisions.
• Flexible working approach, diligent and able to adapt to the needs of the team
• Great understanding of the Jaded London brand and customer
• Strong Team player and passionate for the brand and its success.

Benefits

• 50% Employee Discount
• 24 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• A paid moving day per year
• Hybrid Working Arrangements - 1 day per week WFH after 6 month probation
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• £500 employee referral bonus scheme
• Local Business Discounts (cafés, fitness, beauty etc)
• North-West London office location directly located next to good transport links
• Casual office dress code (your style of dress is up to you, wear what you feel best in)
• Fully-stocked kitchens and fridges (hello endless brekkie and snack supply, see ya afternoon munchies)
• Regular Office Social Events (e.g. payday socials)