Ladieswear Designer
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Maternity Contract
12 months
Leeds
Salary Circa £35k pa
2 days WFH
Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client on the outskirts of Leeds a fashion brand to recruit an experienced Ladieswear Designer on a 12-month maternity contract.
As the Ladieswear Designer you will be part of the design and buying team.
Working closely with the buying team and head of design, to continually grow and develop the offer.
You will also be required to work on specific inline ranges for their partner companies, in liaison with their wholesale team and partner buyers. You will be required to develop graphics, embroideries and prints to sit with your styles where needed.
You will be dealing directly with suppliers to develop your designs, creating a good rapport with them and providing detailed techpacks. You will also contribute new ideas and concepts to the team,
that are tailored to the brands customer, you will achieve this by having an in-depth knowledge of the market and relevant trends
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The role also involves you managing any given deadlines and attending sign off meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Research and interpret emerging trends, using this insight to enhance seasonal collections.
Create design themes that reflect current trends while maintaining the brands handwriting and brand territories.
Design across key womenswear product areas, including dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and nightwear.
Develop graphics, embroideries, and prints, ensuring they align with brand identity.
Work collaboratively with the buying team to deliver cohesive, commercially viable ranges.
Source and develop new fabrics, trims, and finishes to elevate product quality and innovation.
Produce detailed tech packs and work closely with suppliers to ensure accurate development.
Attend and contribute to sign-off meetings and seasonal range reviews.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, attending local and international development trips as required.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to align on seasonal direction, timelines, and customer insights.
Uphold and enhance the brand identity through every design you create.
Experience
Essential Criteria
Minimum 3 years experience as a womenswear designer.
Proven ability to design dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and prints.
Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
Strong knowledge of current and future fashion trends.
Ability to create seasonal themes that reflect and enhance the brand identity.
Experience in developing graphics, embroideries, and prints.
Experience working with suppliers on product development.
Ability to produce detailed, accurate tech packs.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working within a lifestyle or branded fashion environment.
Experience of collaborating closely with buyers.
Experience in designing nightwear.
Understanding and sourcing of new fabrics and trims.
Previous experience of working with Far East suppliers.
Proven ability to manage timelines and workload effectively.
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