Job Description
As a Senior Print Designer on womenswear you will deliver prints and surface concepts, with customer segments, brand id and goals in mind. In this role you are responsible for executing the vision for artworks and surfaces for your department, with a clear understanding of the COS customer and our brand aesthetics. Being part of the team creating the seasonal directions each season.
What you will do:
* Responsible for delivering the seasonal vision in a clear and inspiring way.
* Collaborate with all functions in the design team, lead an efficient information and workflow process and contribute towards long- and short-term goals.
* Develop print programs for all product types.
* Work with the buying and design team and deliver a balanced print offer across the whole season and within individual blocks and concepts.
* Source and drive the development of fabrications and printing techniques, through a high level of awareness of current trends.
* Communicate the department goals and results throughout the organization as required.
* Research thoroughly before the seasonal direction workshop and bring ideas suitable for the COS aesthetics.
* Source and develop new printing techniques, fabric bases and fabric manipulations and seek out future design trends and develop/adapt new ways of working.
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
What you need to succeed:
* Extensive experience as a Print Designer in Womenswear
* Proficiency in Adobe Suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop).
* Deep understanding of print design, colour, textile & materials.
* Strong team player and inspiring communicator
* Ability to work well in a fast paced and creative environment
* A genuine interest and understanding of the COS brand.
* A high level of fashion awareness and current trends.
Please kindly note that in order for us to consider your application, you will need to include a portfolio or examples of your work most suited to the COS design aesthetic.
Additional Information
This is a permanent full-time contract based at our Head Office in London.
Benefits
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here .
In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive
* Up to 25 days holiday
* Annual health checks
* Pension scheme
* Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee assistance via retail trust
* Private health & dental care
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
Company Description
COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here.
Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV and portfolio securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!