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: To be discussed
· 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 5 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.