Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGN5515
Streetwear Brand are looking for a new multi-product apparel designer with relevant industry experience to join the team to work on a new streetwear brand.
Looking to take designers from all levels of experience: Junior, Mid or Senior
The designer for this brand must have an in-depth knowledge in multi-product apparel design including jersey, denim, woven and outerwear. Graphic design skills are also required an understanding as well how to apply graphics to apparel through print techniques, applications, fabric and trim development.
The role will be to produce and follow supplied references and inspiration with the ability to translate this into commercial collections. An in-depth knowledge of streetwear culture and finger on the pulse with current trends are key within this role. You will be reporting into the Head of Design working closely with a team of designers and developers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Research new colours, trims and fabrics, producing mood boards
- Ability and know how to create exciting seasonal collections in line with research and direction provided, from concept through to production
- Produce sketches, technical drawings and tech packs in adobe illustrator with a high attention to detail
- Handover tech packs to the product development team, ensuring that key design details are translated
- Ensure key deadlines are met
Experience Required
- Have an in-depth knowledge of current and past streetwear trends
- Ideally educated to a degree level in fashion design
- Immersed in style and culture
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong communication skills