Overview
Join to apply for the Junior Designer, Tailoring & Outerwear role at River Island.
Location: Head Office, Chelsea House, London (West London).
Department: Womenswear.
Our Design Team deliver stand-out, affordable fashion with the River Island handwriting. As a Junior Designer, you’ll influence the direction for your categories and be accountable for the full development cycle of products for inclusion in the final ranges, representing key trends and driving commercial results.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop product from concept to completion that represents key trends and commercial opportunities.
* With strong understanding of fabric, engineering, fit and quality, produce designs to a high technical standard with a high first-sample hit rate for the market level.
* Input ideas to influence Product Development discussions based on broad market and customer awareness and River Island brand understanding to address trends and opportunities.
* Develop understanding of sales history, sales and margin targets, and range plans for own area to ensure designs align with commercial opportunities.
* Develop relationships and collaborate with Buying counterparts, suppliers and fabric mills, identifying opportunities for newness.
Key Experience Required
* Previous experience as an Assistant Designer or equivalent is essential.
* Qualifications or studies relevant to Design are essential.
* Must be able to provide a portfolio of design work.
Job Role Competencies
* Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential; advanced Product Development skills.
* Strong technical and creative design skills.
* Strong organisation and verbal communication skills.
* Foundational commercial awareness and interpersonal effectiveness.
* Self-starter with curiosity and a continuous learning mindset; action-oriented and adaptable.
* Resilient with a passion for the River Island brand and customer.
About Us
We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse group of bright, talented people who love working together and are proud of the work they do. This is where your career at River Island starts.
This role is based at our Head Office in West London.
What we can offer you
* Generous 50% staff discount and a staff shop on site.
* Rewards and wellbeing benefits through Reward Gateway.
* Free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & cafe, and various social events.
* Enhanced family support (maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility) with Retail Trust collaboration.
* Flexible working, payday and summer early finish Fridays.
* Give as you earn scheme and matched funding.
* Upskilling through on-the-job training and qualifications, with succession planning.
* Generous bonus scheme and private pension plan.
* Option to opt in for healthcare through AXA.
* 25 days paid holiday plus option to purchase additional days twice a year.
Keeping You Safe
River Island is committed to safeguarding all employees and to the Prevent duty to stop extremism. We promote British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect for different beliefs. For more, visit www.gov.uk.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology; Industry: Retail
Location: London, United Kingdom
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