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Womenswear Wovens Designer, Kingston upon Thames
Client: Head Office
Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8b68875a1cb5
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a Designer to join the team and be responsible for the design of Pringle of Scotland Womenswear Wovens.
Responsibilities:
- Design Womenswear Wovens within the Pringle design team.
- Prepare range and presentation boards for reviews and meetings. Create presentation materials for product sign-off. Keep design team updated.
- Be prepared with proto samples, reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches, and pantones during design meetings.
- Create flat technical sketches and packs for design development.
- Manage and maintain all information through to final approval.
- Manage seasonal range sheets and ensure they are updated and accurate.
- Suggest colour directions to balance product and collections.
- Review and approve proto samples with the technical team.
Colour and Fabric Research & Development:
- Develop seasonal colour boards, staying aware of market trends and brand stories.
- Research and source fabrics, yarns, and wovens, collaborating with sourcing and suppliers.
- Select fabrics, trims, and colours for styles based on mood boards.
- Develop standards for the internal material library.
- Work with technical team to ensure accurate tech packs and provide feedback.
- Adhere to seasonal timelines and coordinate with teams and suppliers.
- Update VRPs and CADs; resolve calendar issues.
- Approve fabric samples and lab dips, providing clear feedback.
- Communicate effectively with overseas offices and suppliers.
Skills & Experience required:
- Experience at designer level for premium lifestyle fashion brands.
- Proficiency in illustration, MAC, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe CC.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Understanding of brand strategies and collaborative work environment.
- Strong design, conceptual, colour, and print skills.
- Ability to understand target customers and design to briefs.
- Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work creatively in a fast-paced environment.