The Company
We're looking for a dynamic Designer / Senior Designer to lead trend direction, product creation and multi-category design across leading brands across leisure and swimwear.
This role covers Swim, Beach, Garments, Leisure and Outerwear, with a hands-on focus on setting seasonal direction, elevating product quality and working closely with suppliers and customers.
Hybrid working
Full-Time & Part-Time considered.
The role:
Design Across Categories
* Design strong commercial ranges that align with brand handwriting
* Produce detailed technical specifications (tech packs)
Trend & Creative Direction
* Set seasonal master trends and present to the wider business.
* Conduct comp shops and lead global trend research.
Sourcing & Development
* Create sourcing packs and source fabrics/trims in the Far East
* Attend fit sessions, overseeing product development from concept to final sample.
Team Leadership
* Manage & develop the Assistant Designer
* Deliver training, performance reviews, and career planning.
Requirements:
* A dynamic portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
* Strong ladieswear multi-category design background with 4+ years’ experience
* Expertise in design software Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, is essential.
* Swimwear experience is helpful but not essential.
* Clear understanding of garment construction, fabric and trims
* Demonstrates strong commercial awareness of brand price points, ensuring designs are viable.
* Ability to own creative direction whilst working independently.
* Confident presenting trends to the wider team and key customers
* Highly organised and able to balance creative and technical demands.
* A collaborative mentor who can guide junior team members
* Comfortable travelling to the Far East
Benefits:
* Flexible hours
* Hybrid working (at least 3 days in office)
* 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Christmas shutdown
* 40% staff discount & sample sales
* Modern offices with free parking
* Regular reviews plus learning & development programme
* Social events & wellbeing support
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
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