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My client is an established supplier to the UK & European High Street, and they are looking for a trend driven, dynamic Womens Jerseywear Designer with a proven background in a similar role. Based full time in a dynamic, creative office in central London, you will work within a small team on trend, mood, colour and product development. You will take autonomy for your area and lead customer meetings/relationships. This is a business with an excellent reputation in the industry that is going from strength to strength.
Womens Jerseywear Designer – The Role
* Within the team, develop trend and mood boards, including shape, colours, print and fabric.
* Designing trend led ranges across Ladies Fashion and Leisure Jersey.
* Sourcing new fabrics and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season.
* Presenting trend and ranges to buyers and actioning any design requests.
* Produce detailed tech packs and specs for accurate first-time samples.
* Monitoring range and customer sampling through from start to finish.
* Building strong relationships with clients, developing both new and existing accounts.
* Liaise with teams in China for range, sourcing and customer developments.
* Analyse catwalks and competitors, report and spot missed opportunities.
Womens Jerseywear Designer - The Person
* Proven experience working as a Jersey designer ideally in a supplier environment.
* Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
* Driven and passionate.
* Confident presenting to clients at all levels.
* Strong commercial awareness and being up to date with current trends.
* Good understanding of garment construction to develop samples and ranges effectively.
* Strong CAD skills and capable of producing tech packs and specifications that are easy for factories to understand.
* Flexibility to travel within the UK, Europe and Far East.
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