Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for a Jersey Designer to join our team based in Leicester.
The ideal candidate will have experience in kidswear, menswear or ladieswear (preferably ladies and kidswear).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
* Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
* Responsible for own account
* Developing original themes for seasonal collections
* Creating specs/tech packs for our factories
* Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates
* Assist the design process
* Liaising with factories and overseas offices
* Creating relationships with buyers
* Inspiration and sourcing trips abroad
* Trend packs/ colour inspiration
* Managing expenses and returns
ABOUT YOU:
* +3 years minimum background in Design
* A good understanding of illustrator and or photoshop
* Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
* Flexible and able to travel to Leicester and occasional overseas travel.
* Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Team player and able to build relationships
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Flexible working opportunity
* Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
* Enhanced maternity pay
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Buying and selling holiday scheme
* Birthday day off
* Sample Sales
* Opportunity to travel
* Pension scheme
* Sample sales
* Bike2work scheme