Join the team of this global multi channel retailer with international reach - we're working on their behalf to recruit a highly creative and imaginative Junior Designer to focus on range concepts in licensed and non licensed product.
You will work with product development, sales and marketing teams to bring your design ideas to life, all the while keeping the spirit and ethos of the brand at the forefront.
Your Creative Responsibilities Will Include...
* Design Development - you'll create and develop original designs, inc apparel and accessories from concept through to final product, including graphics and print.
* Market Research - you'll carry out trend research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of the game.
* Material Selection - sourcing appropriate fabrics to enhance the range.
* Specifications - tech pack creation to ensure your garments are produced to spec, managing the pre production approval process through to glod seal.
* Collaboration - liaising with internal teams, participating in weekly brand meetings.
* Prototyping and sampling - you'll also develop solid working relationships with product factories, fabric suppliers. internal and external stakeholders and take responsibility for the sample library
About You...
* Educated to degree level (Fashion / Clothing Design), you'll also enjoy designing apparel graphics and prints.
* You'll be a proficient user of Adobe CC, with advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop + MS Offcie inc Excel.
* With a strong sense of style, colour and trend awareness, you'll naturally translate this into best selling product.
* You'll also have strong technical skills; knowledge of pattern cutting would be highly beneficial. You'll also be able to produce tech packs.
* You'll enjoy designing across men's. ladies' and childrenswear.
* You'll be an effective communicator, with excellent presentation skills.
* You will be living within commutable distance of Edinburgh (or UK based and willing to relocate) and will have indefinite RTW in place)
Whats On Offer...
* A highly competitive base salary with annual reviews.
* One day a week hybrid (optional, following completion of a successful probation).
* City Centre location - close to public transport links.
* An innovative and supportive business culture.
* Career growth - plenty of opportunity for professional development and advancement.
If you are a creative and driven entry level designer, please apply now with your current CV and portfolio and we'll tell you more!
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