Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1363

The Company:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Ladieswear Designer working for a Fast Fashion suppliers. You will design, develop and present new ranges from initial sketch to fitting of samples.

The Role:

• Designing commercial Ladieswear multi-product.
• Looking at trends for customers aged 18-25 years old.
• Identifying key trends.
• Translating celebrity & Instagram trends to the high street.
• Extensive market research and comp shops.
• Keeping up to date with fashion trends including colours and shapes.
• Be commercially aware of current trends and themes.
• Creating & developing original initial design concepts.
• Creating CAD’S confidently and effectively.
• Designing shapes, graphics and prints.
• Delivering products on budget & on time.
• Creating designs, technical packs and mood boards.
• Liaising with Far East factories on a daily basis to chase samples.
• Processing samples as they come into the office.
• Photographing samples.
• Ensuring critical paths & key deadlines are kept to.
• Presenting new ranges to the Buying team & MD.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships.
• Supporting the design team with day-to-day administration.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ Ladieswear Design experience.
• Have a degree in Fashion Design or similar.
• Have strong CAD skills (Photoshop & Illustrator).
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Enthusiastic team player who can work under pressure.
• Experience in researching & forecasting trends.
• Have a good commercial eye is essential to the role.
• Good written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen eye for colour and style.