About You:
Do you love making people feel incredible? Have the drive to bring an idea to life? Willing to learn and do things differently?
Looking to be an integral part of an amazing team, have your voice heard, and feel like you belong? DFYNE may be the perfect place for you.
About DFYNE:
A picture paints a thousand words… and we’re sure you don’t want to be sat here reading an essay of corporate “about us”
spiel….
Seriously, how’re you able to really get under the skin of what we’re about from a few words on a screen. So why don’t you
have a look and see what we’re all about for yourself .
About the role - DFYNE Your Career:
First off, it’s best I introduce myself (person behind the keyboard here), it’s not the norm on a job role spec, but I feel it’s
important you get introduced to who you may be working with for a long time early on. I’m Verity, leading the Product Team here at DFYNE HQ. I’m looking for someone who’s going to work alongside our amazing design team to help create exceptional quality products.
We have a small but efficient team, and we do things a little differently at DFYNE. Everyone on the team is
responsible for taking their styles/collections from initial concept all the way through to final launch.
This includes concepts, sketches, tech packs, fit sessions, liaising with suppliers and following production. With consistent month on month growth, the environment is fast paced, and ideas are constantly evolving, change is something we embrace. It’s no easy task and it won’t be for everybody but if you are organised, willing to take on the challenge and keen to be involved in every aspect of product development this opportunity could be perfect for you!
Attitude:
* Trustworthy
* Proactive and efficient
* Reliable and responsive
* Organised
Key Responsibilities:
Design:
* Understand the brand and consistently come up with ideas and designs that align with our market.
* Create detailed technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
* Select colour palettes that work with the collection.
* Understand material technology and make informed design choices.
Development:
* Create detailed tech packs for each style that are easily understood by our suppliers, limiting sample time.
* Create patterns and 3D visualisations in CLO3D (training will be provided)
* Conduct fit sessions of all styles digitally and physically and clearly communicate any alterations with the supplier.
* Track your own developments in a critical path to ensure product launch timelines are accurate.
Production:
* Approve all designs, fits and technical details for production with the suppliers.
* Work alongside our buyers to raise the PO and track production times.
* Make sure any samples needed by our marketing departments are on time on location.
Experience Needed:
We don’t hire only on experience for this role, however a background in Garment Technology and Product Development is Desirable.
Skills:
* Creative thinking
* Organisational skills.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability and willingness to learn.
* High level numeracy an excel skills
* Adobe Illustrator
So, what’s in it for you?:
If you’ve made it this far down without being put off, brilliant, I’d love to hear from you.
Besides a work family and a great place to work, you’ll have an opportunity to grow with the company, be a part of the
journey, and have a vital input into helping continue the crazy growth we’ve already seen.
You’ll be part of a high challenge; high reward culture.
What will aid a successful application with DFYNE:
A relevant portfolio
A tailored cover letter
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Unlimited paid holidays
Schedule:
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday