Our Client is a leading UK outdoor lifestyle brand based in Yorkshire. The brand and reputation has continued to see exciting growth across their own retail channels and stores as well as partnering with established Highstreet retailers.
Our Client designs and develops all product in-house across mens, womens, childrenswear and accessories and work with a selection of longstanding global suppliers who help create the high quality, high value product they are known for.
The Role
The role is a permanent position within the Product team as a Junior Designer reporting into the Senior Designer and Head of Product. The successful candidate will become a member of the small, tight knit Product team working collaboratively with the Designers and Garment Technologists across all areas of the product range; mens, womens, childrens, accessories and graphics.
We are looking for someone who has already had some experience in an assistant or Junior Designer role who is looking for their next challenge to be a part of a growing brand and team.
The role is hybrid; 1 to 2 days in the Head Office in West Yorkshire with the remaining days of the week working from home. Ad hoc days in the office may be required depending on meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Continual trend, customer and comparative research to confidently present ideas and identify key fabrics, colours, prints and silhouettes for each season.
Alongside the design team assist in creating commercial initial designs for the full product range to present to the Head of Product.
Researching and creating all over prints and graphics.
Work alongside the design team and Head of Product to range plan each season.
Assist in creating technical CAD packs including trim and fabric specifications to hand over to the technical team for development and production.
Assisting in the day to day running and organisation of the design department.
Overseas travel for tradeshows, comparative shops and possible supplier visits.
The Candidate
Relevant experience designing mens and womens lifestyle products.
Adobe illustrator and photoshop skills are essential.
Some experience creating graphics and all over prints would be desirable.
Good knowledge of fabric and garment construction.
Ability to work well within in a team and communicate confidently.
Ability to manage own workload and work independently.
Willing to travel when required.
Driving licence and own car would be useful.
The role is full time 8-5 Monday-Thursday and 8-1pm on a Friday
Benefits
23+ bank holidays annual leave pro-rata
Hybrid working
Generous staff discount
Employee benefit schemes; donation days, employee of the month, wellbeing giveaways, new starter packs
Relaxed head office environment