Menswear Designer - Woven, Kingston upon Thames
Client: Head Office
Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: afad24f15dc1
Job Views: 13
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
Menswear Designer - Freelance (2/3 Days per week) - Kingston-Upon-Thames
Purpose of the role: We are seeking a Designer to join our team, responsible for designing the Pringle Outerwear and Wovens categories.
Responsibilities:
* Design of woven categories including shirting, trousers, tailoring, and outerwear.
* Prepare range and presentation boards for reviews and meetings.
* Develop prototypes, reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches, and Pantones for design meetings.
* Create technical sketches and packs for development.
* Manage and update all design information through to final approval.
* Maintain seasonal range sheets and records.
* Suggest colour directions for garments.
* Review and approve proto samples with the technical team.
Colour and Fabric Research & Development:
* Develop seasonal colour boards aligned with market trends.
* Source fabrics, yarns, and trims in collaboration with sourcing teams.
* Select fabrics, trims, and colours fitting the mood boards.
* Maintain and expand the internal material library.
Team Collaboration:
* Work with technical teams to ensure accurate tech packs.
* Adhere to critical paths and calendars, collaborating with internal and external teams.
* Update VRPs and CADs; communicate effectively with overseas offices and suppliers.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience with premium lifestyle fashion brands in wovens.
* Excellent illustration, proficiency in MAC, Excel, Adobe Photoshop/CC.
* Strong communication, presentation, and conceptual skills.
* Understanding of brand strategies and collaborative work environment.
* Strong colour and print sense.
* Ability to analyze data and adapt to fast-paced environments.
* Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
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