Our Role
As the nightwear designer, you will manage the entire collection, including wovens, jersey, and accessories. You will support the Design Manager in delivering TWC Clothing strategy, working with the BMDT teams to develop ways to build the brand image, strengthen TWC's market position, and increase profits through your designs. You should have an excellent eye for quality and luxury, a sharp awareness of relevant fashion trends, and an understanding of how to influence TWC customers in a timely manner.
Contribute and collaborate on the seasonal concept, bringing your department’s design direction and ensuring it aligns with and delivers the vision of the design team.
Ensure new product opportunities and trends are addressed. Work with the buying teams to ensure products are commercially viable and appropriately developed for the TWC customer.
What you'll be doing
* Gather trends and inspiration for product ranges and create design product spec packs for nightwear.
* Develop the range in collaboration with buying, technical teams, and suppliers to translate designs into commercially viable products, advising on construction, details, or artworks. Ensure the range evolves to meet the demands of the TWC customer.
* Ensure all designs are executed on time, meeting your department’s critical path dates.
* Sourcing from the supply base and building relationships with suppliers.
* Travel and research directional and comparative trends and product directions.
* React to sales data and design commercially relevant ranges.
* Identify and source new yarns or components for sample development to drive new product and range development for the customer.
* Maintain an in-depth understanding of the market, supplier base, competition, and customer requirements, particularly within your department.
What skills & experience you’ll need
* Strong experience as a nightwear designer with an international brand, ideally at TWC market level (entry luxury).
* Strong sketching and CAD skills.
* A proven track record of creative and commercial success, with experience working within a retail BMDT team.
* BA degree in Fashion or Textiles Design.
What will make you brilliant at this role
* Commercial handwriting and understanding of the TWC brand, style, and customer, with the ability to design standout pieces within our competitive set.
* Ability to work within a team, building relationships based on shared values and respect.
* Good verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and others at all levels.
* Excellent sketch and spec skills to understand garment production. Computer skills ideally including Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD.
* An original thinker with a strong eye for design influences.
* Able to work independently and flexibly handle various tasks.
* Strong enthusiasm for the TWC brand.
* Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities.
What we’ll offer you
At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for our customers. We reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.
* Up to 50% discount and access to regular sample sales.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days, rising to 28 with service.
* Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days.
* Group Personal Pension scheme upon joining.
* Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to policy eligibility.
* Perkplace Benefits Platform offering various discounts.
* Wagestream Money Management app for financial wellbeing.
* Structured development support from our Learning and Development Hub.
* Salary Sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles (dependent on grade and policy).
* Participation in our Leadership Development Programme.
* Private Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (contract duration dependent).
* Life Assurance.
Additional Benefits
* Daily fruit basket.
* Tea and coffee provided.
* Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
* Social events including Christmas parties and other gatherings.
* Seasonal sample sales.
* Volunteer days with a charity of your choice.
* Great location near transport links: Shepherds Bush station, White City, and Wood Lane stations, close to Westfield shopping centre.
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment
At The White Company, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity of backgrounds and identities. We aim to foster an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where contributions are valued, and perspectives appreciated. We are dedicated to an active Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, starting from our recruitment process. We invite you to join us on this journey.
Our Sustainability Commitment
We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that enables a brighter future for people and the planet. We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.
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