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JOB TITLE: Senior Shape Designer

LOCATION: Head Office, Moorgate, London

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full-time

HOURS: 35 hours over 5 days per week (Working Monday - Friday)

PAY RATE: Between £35,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We have an amazing opportunity to join the team!

We are looking for a passionate designer to support both the design team and our in-house production. The role will revolve around analyzing the womenswear market and submitting new and updated shape ideas, as well as being fully integrated into our in-house production to provide support in each process from concept to delivery.

Suitable candidates will have relevant commercial experience working with a retailer or supplier and possess a strong portfolio.

Key Responsibilities Day To Day

• Market awareness, ability to research for directional and comparative trend and product direction, preparing tear-sheets
• Conduct print, shape and fabric analysis through competitive shops, working collaboratively with Print Designers
• Research global trends, materials, colors, and silhouettes to inform seasonal direction.
• Interpretation of trends into commercial design
• Developing new shape ideas based on briefs from development meetings and updating bestseller shapes
• Lead the end-trend design process across multiple product categories, from concept to final sample.
• Review & challenge briefs, demonstrating a commercial awareness of fabric and garment construction costs
• Produce complete digital technical packs ready for factory use; technical knowledge of the product is essential - liaising with Pattern Cutter, Sample Room & Garment Techs
• Maintaining fabric log library, searching & identifying newness
• Attend fittings and provide design input to ensure the best fit and finish of products
• Ensuring wholesale ranges and samples are ready on time
• Accountable for managing deadlines and meeting critical path for 1st fit developments;
• Accountable for keeping design development log & updating changes

Skills & Know-how

• Relevant design degree (preferably 2:1 or higher)
• 3-6 years’ experience working in a supplier or retail setting
• Experience in comparative analysis and forecasting trends
• Highly skilled in Adobe (Photoshop & Illustrator) and creating technical packs
• Experience in dealing with factories and garment tech teams
• Strong fabric knowledge across jersey & woven
• Good CP understanding working two seasons ahead for US/Canada
• Working to & meeting key deadlines

Behaviours We Love

• Team player, someone who can collaborate across departments
• Confidence, someone who is comfortable to challenge and share ideas
• Enthusiasm, someone who is passionate and has a love for what they do

If you need any adjustments made during the recruitment and interview process do let us know.

Good Luck!

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