We have a fantastic opportunity for a very successful and well-established company based in St Albans.
They are looking for a highly creative Menswear Designer with a recent track record of working in the industry. You will be full of ideas and able to lead on creative solutions for a variety of tasks.
What’s in it for you:
· Salary: Up to £45k
· Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm Fridays 9am-5pm, office based.
· 21 days annual leave
· Free parking
· Gym membership
· Progressive and dynamic company
· Sociable and friendly team
Key Responsibilities
· Create new designs and be able to create detailed technical packs for factories to follow.
· Create any Point of Sale or marketing tools that are required for individual products or product ranges/launches.
· Work closely with garment tech/ lead designer in managing the critical path of the product lifecycle.
· Work with suppliers to manage all stages of product development from proto sample to production.
· Be aware of what our competitors are developing and selling at all times. Gain an understanding of target markets and costs.
· Brainstorming and researching new ideas.
· Art working packaging designs across various licenses
· Coordinate and build strong working relations with various internal departments including; Sales, Licensing, Production, US design team.
· Work closely with compliance and QC team to ensure products meet required standards in production.
· Possess a comprehensive understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) regulations and ensure full compliance in all design work.
· Demonstrate awareness of the approval process for licensed products and ensure strict adherence to approval policies and procedures.
What the client is looking for:
· Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
· You will have experience working with Brand Style Guides and Licensed Products.
· Working with the adobe creative suite is essential, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
· Knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics and an understanding of patterns.
· Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, delegate workloads and meet deadlines
· Must be willing to travel to China and other countries depending on current and potential new supplier base.
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted