We have an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, growing business in Leicestershire, working with leading retailers across the UK and Europe, combining trend-led design, product development and global sourcing to create exciting, commercial fashion.
They are looking for an Assistant Womenswear Designer to join their growing team. As part of the design team, you'll play a key role in shaping the Women’s solo bottoms and Tailoring collections .
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about womenswear, with a strong eye for trends and an understanding of commercial womenswear design.
You will help develop seasonal concepts, colour palettes and product ranges across women's bottoms and tailoring, from everyday casualwear to statement pieces. Working closely with graphic design, sourcing and product development teams, you'll help turn creative ideas into successful collections, with a focus on fit, comfort, functionality and commercial appeal.
Assistant Womenswear Designer (solo bottoms and Tailoring) - The Role
- Researching fashion, colour, lifestyle and women's trends to identify new product opportunities and ensure current programmes are constantly moved forward.
- Creating trend-led women's solo and tailoring collections alongside design/ account manager.
- Developing seasonal concepts, mood boards, colour palettes and customer presentations.
- Designing commercial yet fashion-forward products with a strong understanding of the womenswear market.
- Helping to create graphics, print concepts and product stories.
- Producing CADs, technical packs and detailed design specifications.
- Working closely with sourcing and product development teams throughout the sampling process.
- Exploring new fabrics, washes, trims, graphics and product ideas to keep collections fresh and relevant.
- Helping to present design concepts to customers and internal teams.
- Working with an account / design manager to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Monitoring competitor activity, retail trends and customer behaviour to identify new opportunities.
Assistant Womenswear Designer (solo bottoms and Tailoring) - The Person
- Someone enthusiastic, highly creative, forward-thinking and passionate about womenswear
- You will have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience within womenswear design, ideally specialising in the women’s bottoms area.
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
- A good understanding of garment construction, fabrics and product development.
- A strong eye for colour, trend and age-appropriate design.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to translate trends into successful products.
- Strong communication & presenting skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, trend awareness and commercial understanding.
To apply please send your CV & folio to n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.