Womenswear Shape Designer
An exciting opportunity to join a creative and collaborative design team within a growing womenswear brand. This role involves generating new and updated shape ideas across multiple categories but with a focus on dresses and softs, supporting in-house production from concept to delivery, and ensuring all design work aligns with current trends and commercial needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Research and analyse womenswear trends, shapes, and fabrics for directional development
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Forecast future trends and identify gaps in current ranges
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Develop and update shape ideas based on development briefs and bestsellers
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Create accurate digital technical packs for factory use
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Liaise with the pattern cutter, sample room, and garment techs to support the development process
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Maintain and update fabric logs, sourcing new fabrics as needed
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Ensure ranges and samples are delivered in line with key deadlines
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Manage and update the design development log and ensure alignment with the critical path
Person Specification:
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2-3 years' experience in a supplier or retail environment
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Confident in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong technical pack skills
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Experience working with factories and garment tech teams
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Excellent...