We’re looking for a Designer to join the Represent team and play a key role in our DNA category, working on legacy pieces built to last. You’ll need a strong creative vision and a sharp commercial eye to help shape product that defines who we are. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving team, so if you’re passionate about design and thrive in a high-energy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Accountabilities
* To manage the execution of styles from concept to launch ensuring all timescales are adhered to.
* To conceptualise the vision of Represent’s Creative Director and Head of DNA.
* Bring to market, world class, “on brand” creative product, built and engineered to Represent’s design aesthetics & attention to detail.
* Always be forward thinking. Challenge the “norm”. Represent to lead & others follow.
* Visit key style capitals for any fabric trade fairs & branded stores. To be aware of brand adjacencies and design direction.
* To research key trends and looks for the upcoming season, using WGSN, Vogue runway, comp. shopping and vintage stores in key style capitals.
* Gain commercial awareness & market knowledge.
* Prepare comprehensive mood boards & concepts for each category.
* Attend, present & contribute, with confidence at design direction meeting, bringing newness and creative ideas to the team.
* Collaborate closely with graphic designer.
* To nominate fabrics and accessories. To prioritize sustainable fabrics, trims and packaging, where possible.
* Provide creative & technical design skills to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose.
* Collaborate with Head of DNA and Senior Designer on new fabric, trim and logo developments.
* Set up styles on PLM system & assign product codes.
* Maintain & update the PLM.
* Ensure that all tech-packs are of the highest standard and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best quality 1st Proto’s in conjunction with the product developer.
* Visit factories at Techpack handover to ensure that 1st proto is the best it can be.
* To stick to the critical path with the product team, to execute a well-balanced and commercial range plan. Ensure all timelines are met.
* Responsible for the day-to-day design tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set by the Head of DNA – in line with the company vision.
* Independently plan and organise allocated workload.
* Attend fit sessions and proto reviews. Assist Head of DNA in leading this meeting.
* Identify styles that may require wear testing with Garment Tech team.
Key Skills
* Luxury mindset with commercial awareness.
* Experience working with Global Apparel brands.
* High taste level.
* Confident presentation skills.
* Collaborative, non-political approach.
* Happy to take the lead, when required, but also a team player.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Strong organizational, time management & prioritizing skills
* Highly creative in menswear design.
* Sound understanding of high quality & sustainable fabrics & trims.
* Knowledge of pattern making or garment construction an advantage, but not essential
* Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving
* Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment
* Hands on when required. Be prepared to assist at all levels
* Experience in designing to target prices.
* Happy to travel (overseas) when required.
* Comfortable with change.
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint & Word
You have
* 2-3 years Design experience.
* A passion for menswear design and the branded market.
* A relevant degree.
* Travelled to factories and key style capitals.
You might have
* Knowledge and passion for sustainability.
* PLM experience.
* Garment construction knowledge
We would ideally like you to
* Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
* Own the role and make things happen.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment
* Love Product!
Benefits
* 25 x days holiday per year
* Company bonus scheme
* Staff discount
* £1,000 annual company gift card
* On site gym with dedicated personal trainers
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Pension & life assurance
* Private medical insurance
Working Pattern (HQ)
4 days in office 1 day WFH
Location
HQ – Unit 1, Northgate Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6PQ #J-18808-Ljbffr