Overview
Menswear Designer — Full-Time — Kingston-upon-Thames
Purpose of the role: We are looking for a Designer to join the team and be responsible for the design of Pringle of Scotland Menswear.
Responsibilities
* Designing multi-category Menswear within the Pringle design team.
* Prepare range and presentation boards for range reviews and buyer/product meetings. Create presentation materials for product range sign-off meetings. Work with the design team to keep up to date.
* Be prepared with proto samples, reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches and pantones during Design Meetings.
* Create flat technical sketches and packs for design development packs.
* Create design development Packs with all appropriate components.
* Manage and maintain all information through to final approval.
* Manage seasonal range sheets.
* Maintain records of range sheets and ensure they are updated and correct for product range selection.
* Suggest colour direction for garments to balance the product and seasonal collections.
* Review and approve proto samples with the technical team.
Colour and Fabric Research & Development
* Develop and update seasonal colour range boards, maintaining awareness of market colour direction and internal brand colour stories.
* Research market to identify specific fabrics, yarns, jersey for the season; work with sourcing teams and suppliers to source each fabric to meet pricing needs of knitwear and jersey.
* Select each style’s fabric, trims, materials and colours that fit into the mood board direction and create style plans.
* Develop standards to maintain and grow the internal material library.
Team Collaboration
* Work with the technical team to ensure tech packs are accurate and complete; review with Head of Design and Creative Director and provide feedback as needed.
* Adhere to the seasonal critical path and action calendars. Collaborate with internal and external suppliers, teams, buyers and technical department.
* Update VRPs and CADs for the design team and own departments. Elevate calendar issues and provide resolution to maintain calendar dates.
* Approve fabric samples, lab dips and other development materials from factories. Provide feedback to internal material management teams to execute approvals effectively.
* Communicate with overseas offices and suppliers.
Skills & Experience
* Designer level experience for premium lifestyle fashion brands.
* Excellent Illustrator skills, proficiency in MAC, Excel, Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Creative Cloud.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to adapt presentations for relevant audiences.
* Ability to understand brand strategies and to work collaboratively.
* Strong design and conceptual skills.
* Strong colour sense and print sense.
* Ability to quickly understand the target customer and design to a brief.
* Ability to analyse data and situations to positively impact the business in a complex environment.
* Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and think creatively in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Apparel & Fashion
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