Mid Level Designer Activewear

Mid Level Designer Activewear - Chesterfield

About Varley Clothing

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 create year-round collections designed to build an elevated wardrobe for how women live and move. From knitwear and outerwear to everyday staples and active pieces, our collections blend style, function, and versatility.

Varley exists to instil quiet confidence through meaningful connections that enhance everything women already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.

Our international family-run 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.

Job Title:

Activewear Designer

Location:

Chesterfield

Reporting to:
Senior Designer

NO HYRBID WORKING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Description

We are looking for a focused and passionate Activewear 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 direction 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 Assistant and 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.
• 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 and AI Familiarity (Style 3D etc)
• Keynote and PowerPoint proficiency
• 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 aspect of 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.…