Senior Menswear Designer
£40,000
About the Role
As a key member of the design team, you will work closely with the menswear buyer, head of design and founder, to continually grow and develop the offer.
The role requires a high level of graphic and print ability, with good knowledge of different application techniques and strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
You will be working directly with suppliers to develop seasonal designs, creating a good rapport, providing detailed tech packs and working directly with them on development trips.
Some international travel will be required which could be up to 4 times a year.
Requirements
* Provide a high level of awareness and knowledge on current and future trends and to use this enhance the design quality of the department.
* Creating season themes that reflect current trends while maintaining the company’s handwriting and protecting brand territories.
* Working and developing closely with the buying team.
* Understanding and sourcing of new fabrics.
* Strong Illustrator and photoshop skulls.
* Develop graphics, embroideries and prints.
* Work with suppliers to develop your designs and provide detailed tech packs.
* Going on research and development trips. Both local and international.
* Work collaboratively with departments across the business to aligning on seasonal direction, timelines, styling and customer insights.
* Build brand identity by delivering beautiful collections that are true to the company’s aesthetic
* Confidently present collections to the wider business
Experience
* Extensive experience working as a menswear designer
* You should have experience of graphic and print design, a good technical knowledge of garment construction, fit and fabrication as well as a good eye for colour, detail and styling.
* You will have excellent Illustrator and Photoshop skills and an enthusiastic and adaptable approach with a highly organised and collaborative approach.
* You should hold a BA(Hons) degree certification or higher
Benefits include
Flexible working
* Hybrid working – (will require office based on occasions)
* Tailoring your annual leave
* Life Assurance
* Staff discount
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