We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Multi-Product Womenswear Designer with a commercial eye to join our small NW1 London-based team and support the designers with development and admin.  This role would suit someone looking for their next step after a first entry-level position, can work within a small team, and is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include: 

• Creating technical design specs/tech packs to send to our overseas sample room for initial development sampling.
• Fitting development samples with the rest of the design team & sending fit comments to our overseas sample room.
• CADS / Presentation boards
• Working with the design team researching current & future trends through various sources to identify newness for quick reaction.
• Reacting to sales information & key trends to create commercially relevant designs & update bestsellers for our customer base across woven, jersey & cut & sew fabrications.
• Sourcing fabric & trims from overseas suppliers
• Trim / fabric organisation, pricing & archiving - keeping seasonal information organised & updated.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience as an assistant or junior designer at a supplier or brand (not placement)
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
• Good base understanding of garment construction
• Goog knowledge of creating a garment spec/tech pack for a factory sample room.
• Strong hand drawing / CAD garment sketching skills to efficiently communicate ideas.
• Self-motivated with excellent planning & organisational skills.
• A commercial, feminine handwriting is essential with attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills & confidence in presenting designs in meetings
• Able to work well within a small team with the ability to problem solve & remain calm under pressure.

Beneficial:

• Basic print knowledge/awareness

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