What you’ll be doing:
Key responsibilities
1. Assist in developing collaborative products with brand partners from concept to final production.
2. Produce line art to communicate design concepts, including multiple views and details as necessary in both 2D and 3D where needed.
3. Present design / concept boards to communicate design and ideas around projects and concepts to more senior members of the collaborations team.
4. Create supporting artwork that illustrates design concepts and tells stories to the consumer.
5. Be aware of key deadlines and launch dates to ensure key milestones are achieved.
6. Work on multiple projects at various stages in the process, ensuring the smooth movement of workflow through the product design process.
7. Keep abreast of market trends and consumer needs.
8. Create and maintain all art files and collaborations archive.
9. Select colour, materials and components used in product designs and understand the impact of choices on costing and overall design aesthetic.
10. Create tech packs and other materials to hand-off to brand partners for sample manufacturing, under the instruction of senior members of the team.
11. Attend and contribute in sample review sessions.
12. Meet calendar deadlines and deliverables.
13. Assist with all general tasks provided by the Senior Collaborations Design Manager.
What you’ll be able to demonstrate:
Skills and experience
14. Bachelors degree in fashion, product or industrial design (or similar degree within the arts)
15. Advanced level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
16. Fashion-focused and trend aware with keen interest in brands END. works with
17. Footwear and apparel design experience preferred
18. Strong communication, organisational and presentation skills
19. Ability to receive design critique and respond with multiple solutions
20. Understanding of materials and their application to footwear and apparel designs
21. Understanding of material development processes and construction
22. Passionate and driven individual, who can demonstrate their enthusiasm for product design and an active interest in footwear
23. Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
24. Confident, personable team player with the ability to work independently
25. Excellent product and industry knowledge
26. Experience in fashion image making welcome
What we can offer you
27. Competitive salary
28. Generous staff discount and staff sales
29. 29 days holidays(including bank holidays and birthday)
30. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
31. Company pension scheme
32. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
33. Cycle-to-work scheme
34. Eye-test vouchers
Our core values underpin everything we do as a business. We always put our customers first, are passionate and dedicated and strive for excellence. To achieve this, we are positive and collaborative and keep it simple.