Designer, Fashion Design​/ Tailoring, Graphic Designer

Designer – Licensed Girlswear
- The Role

• Create innovative, commercial designs in line with customer briefs, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Research and identify key seasonal trends through regular store visits, online research and competitor analysis.
• Manage the design development process from initial concept through to production.
• Work closely with the Account Manager to ensure designs meet target cost prices from the outset.
• Liaise with the technical team to ensure specifications accurately reflect the design intent.
• Produce clear and detailed tech packs, artwork and sample requests for factories.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer handwriting and brand identity to create commercially successful ranges.
• Respond promptly to customer and factory queries throughout the development process.
• Liaise with licensors throughout the approval process, including concept submissions, strike-offs, PP samples and product approvals.
• This is a London based position with Hybrid working, but also a possibility to be based within the Leicestershire office.

• Previous experience within licensed apparel is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree educated in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Print Design or a related discipline.
• Highly creative with a strong commercial eye and excellent trend awareness.
• Confident using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external partners.
• A proactive team player with a positive, hands-on approach.
• Please note:
  
  Applicants must have full, permanent Right to Work status in the UK.