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To ‘Bring the Beautiful into People’s Homes and Lives’ by under the direction of the Lead Designer and Design Director you will assist all members of our Heritage Design Studio in the stage and gate process to develop creative projects and collections from product concept to launch, in core and licensed products.
Responsibilities
* Research and develop new concepts and ideas in line with launch collection schedule.
* Assisting with presentation visuals of new concepts.
* Develop new collection concepts to enhance and drive Brands forward.
* Actively engage and take responsibility with the stage and gate process and ensure projects are delivered within the specified timeline.
* Working up designs and taking direction from Lead Designer and Design Director.
* Develop collaborative working relationships with the Archivist (where required).
* Assisting the Lead Designer with production liaisons and general correspondence.
* Accessing sales data Mertex system for information required by studio members.
* CAD – colouring of designs, working up repeats and develop mood boards.
* Assisting with the production of wallpapers, fabrics, paint and licensed product from proofing through to production.
* Analysis, research trends, and sales data, new design techniques and market opportunities to enhance the respective Brand.
* Develop a collaborative relationship with licensing partners to ensure that the brand is properly represented.
* To be an active member of the Design team to support the studio's day-to-day running.
* Create inspirational visual presentations and mood boards to bring to life (excite and delight) the different brands and products.
* Support where required preparations for meetings – refreshments and lunches when required.
Measures of Success
* Supporting the achievement of collection launches and licence projects year on year.
* Maintaining brand identity (across respective Brands) and deliver successful brand creative vision on collection launches and licence projects in the most effective and efficient manner.
* Customer satisfaction (internal and external).
* Supporting the year-on-year incremental performance within the extension of all existing collections and partners.
* Contribute to a High Performing Team approach across and support the bi-yearly increasing in employee engagement scores to create a great workplace.
* Activity engage and participate in the live beautiful sustainability strategy.
Connecting with Others
* Commercial – communication with Licencing and Sales department.
* Customers Service – technical expertise.
* Supply Chain – including merchandising and production.
* Marketing – development and implementation of Brand plans.
Skills & Experience
* BSc/BA in textiles/design or relevant field.
* Thorough knowledge of Adobe CC/2014 programs including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience of design within a manufacturing and processing companies that produce clothing, wallpaper, soft furnishings, and other textile-based products.
* Creative development and follow through of developing broad range collections within a luxury brand.
* Experience developing designs for homestyle brands.
* Proven track record of developing all fabric types including but not limited to weave, jacquard, prints and embroideries which support the delivery of the business strategy.
* Textile/CAD design experience · Must be able to create artwork by computer and hand.
* Effective relationship management with design and product development teams.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Adaptable to meet the ever-changing demands of the business.
* Strong understanding of colour separation and print development process.
* Enjoys working in a highly pressurised environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues.
* Passionate about fabric design and development.
seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Art/Creative, Design, and Production
Industries
* Design Services, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Interior Design
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