I'm recruiting for an enthusiastic and creative Womenswear Wovens Designer to join a rapidly growing global apparel business renowned for producing exceptional quality products.
The business is passionate about product and is looking to attract like-minded individuals who thrive on creativity, innovation, and developing commercially successful collections. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact.
This is a permanent, full-time position offered on a self-employed basis.
The role can be worked on a hybrid basis; however, the ideal candidate will be based in the East Midlands area and able to work from the Derbyshire office at least three days per week.
Womenswear Wovens Designer -The role
- Experience in Womens Wovens (some mens would also be an advantage)
- Researching trends, Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, and original seasonal themes and collections
- Design commercial, trend-driven collections or key pieces tailored for customers or to fit customer brief.
- Creating clear and detailed specs/CADs / tech packs for the factories
- Assist the design process
- Liaising with factories and overseas offices
- Attend design meetings, building strong relationships with retail customers Inspiration, sourcing and development trips abroad
- Attend design meetings and oversee sample development.
- Oversee the UK showroom and booking in of samples Other ad-hoc duties.
Womenswear Wovens Designer - The person:
- 3+ years background in Womenswear Design
- Educated to degree level in Fashion Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
- Located within the Derbyshire / Midlands area. Flexible and able to travel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team player with a positive and helpful attitude and able to build relationships
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Willingness to travel
To apply please send your CV & folio to n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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