Designer: Own Brand
Responsible to:
Apparel Lead Designer
Department:
Own Brand / SIZE? Brands: ‘Homegrown’ & ‘Alte Systems’
Location:
JD Sports Fashion plc, Edinburgh House Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Hours:
Full time
Salary:
Dependant on Experience
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
* The creation of seasonal trend reports for the business.
* Utilise the Trend reports to drive Brand direction, creating Customer profile documents and Brand mood boards for your brands.
* Generate Seasonal Trip and Retail reports
* Manage the Design process in line with critical path timelines.
* Mentor Junior Members of the team.
* Lead design engagement through new technology innovations and sustainable practices.
* Engaging in 3D design and building technical 3D designs and graphical work along with AI.
* Design coherent, directional, relevant ranges in line with the research and any direction provided. Ensuring line-art/ tech packs are to the highest level of quality.
* Liaise with the buying team, leading the direction of the brands.
* Create clear, detailed functional and technical CAD’s as appropriate and upload onto the PLM creating the Tech Pack.
* Fully utilise pantones to ensure clear colour communication throughout the business.
* Create and maintain Branding / Packaging line-art / Packs / PLM
* Work closely with Product Development on new fabrics, trims, techniques and fits in line with the brand requirements.
* Liaisie with the Product Developer with the fit and finish of prototype samples.
* Monitor sales information on a weekly basis.
* Continually assess market trends both internally (within JD Group) and externally (competition) including the JD interantional markets.
* Visit JD Stores on a regular basis.
* Fully utilise trend prediction agencies such as WGSN.
* Ensure you are aware of new factories and their techniques ( new washes, print or embroidery techniques)
* Attend Tradeshow local and internationally to ensure you are at the forefront of Trend Forecasting.
* Visit factories where appropriate to develop your knowledge of manufacturing techniques in partnership with the Development Team
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
* Strong working knowledge of Adobe suite is essential.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Strong presentational skills is essential.
* Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage, however full training is available.
* 3D Design would be an advantage.
* Experience of mixed gender design along with accessories.
* Graphical experience is essential.