Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Apparel Designer to join our in-house “Own Brand” Design team at Footasylum’s Head Office in Rochdale. We are home to multiple brands across men’s, women’s, kid’s and accessories.
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2/3 years’ previous experience working within a Highstreet fashion role. This should be supported with a relevant portfolio. This role provides an opportunity to work on Footasylum’s “own brands” such as Zavetti Canada, Alessandro Zavetti and many more, with progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Research & contribute to the creation of seasonal collections collaboratively with Brand Manager / Buyer - including researching customer profile/ new trends/high street competitors with a focus on commerciality for brand awareness and regional consumer awareness
* Work with the Senior Design team to help create a design strategy for each brand/season, trend overviews, and design collections. Take ideas from the initial design concept and demonstrate advanced understanding of clear, concise technical CAD design specifications, creating within a specified time frame.
* Work closely with our “own brand” Buyers/brand managers and Product developers to participate in fit sessions
* Full understanding of children’s safety standard guidelines and feedback to the team
* Work with factories in Turkey/China/Pakistan and build strong relationships, assisting on branded development and production trips (may include weekends)
* Travel to UK stores and overseas on development trips for inspiration (may include evenings and weekends)
* Maintain planners and POs to ensure orders are sent and the development and production overviews are up to date
* Attend weekly trade meetings and feed back to the teams
* Monitor and support the Junior Designers to deliver clear concise technical CAD design specifications, checking Tech packs before sending
* Self-motivated with good time management and the ability to adapt
Diversity
We recognise and value the importance of diversity to ensure we have varied perspectives when building products and services. Diversity helps create useful and accessible things that customers will love, and supports building happy, collaborative teams.
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis. If we feel you would be a good fit, we’ll invite you to meet with the leadership team for an informal chat about the role and to see if we’re a good fit for you.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Retail
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