Designer - Mid Level

Job Title:

Designer

Location:

Chesterfield

Reporting to:
Senior Designer

NO HYBRID WORKING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE, REQUIREMENTS ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY IN THE CHESTERFIELD OFFICE.

Who we are

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York. We offer year-round collections, including knitwear, outerwear, and everyday staples, complemented by active pieces to create an elevated wardrobe for how you live and move. We are defined by the women who wear Varley and exist to instil quiet confidence,creating collections that enhance everything they already are.

As women’s lives evolve, so do we.

Job Description

We are looking for a focused and passionate Designer to join our thriving team. Attention to detail is essential as we obsess about every style in our collections. You must be able to follow directions while bringing your own creativity and ideas to the role. You must be experienced in taking ownership of projects while being comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Designer in creating apparel collections from concept to completion.

• Mentor and support Junior Designers.

• Creation of detailed design packs and other materials to aid in smooth handover to the Development Team.

• Attend fittings with the Senior Designer and collaborate closely with the Development Team to ensure design integrity from initial concept through to finished product.

• Maintain key documents such as collection overviews, performance reviews and sourcing packs in coordination with the Junior Designer.

• Work with the Senior Designers to ensure the global calendar is followed & deadlines are met.

• Assist Senior Designer in presenting seasonal collections to the Sales team.

Experience and Skills

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.

• Experience in Womenswear Design role (4+ years).

• Advanced Illustrator & Photoshop skills.

• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and fabric performance.

• A passion for clothing, with a keen eye for considered details.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• A collaborative team player.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage several projects in tandem.

• The drive to work for a market leader and the adaptability to cope with the needs of a growing brand.

Advantageous

• In-house Fashion Brand Experience

• 3D Familiarity (Style 3D etc)

• Keynote and PowerPoint proficiency

Benefits

• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.

• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.

• Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years

• 25 Days Holiday

Our People

We think of ourselves as an international family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two, has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community.

Split across the UK and USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women.

We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. Everything else should take care of itself.

Company Values

We are the sum of many parts.

We may have two founders, but we are the sum of many parts. The journey is just as important as the destination. We look after one another. We promote diversity and inclusivity as central parts of the culture we are building. We are less when we don’t include everyone. Our successes and our failures we make as a team not as individuals.

We pursue quality in everything we do.

We should chase perfection in everything we do. Growth is a result of improvements to every aspectof what we do, not just reliant on an individual or department. We grow together.

We embrace possibility and push boundaries.

We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve. We encourage innovative thinking, pushing boundaries, and embracing new possibilities. We constantly challenge ourselves to think beyond the ordinary and create extraordinary…