Senior Designer - High-street fashion brands

About Our Client

This is a global fashion supplier business with a reputable presence in major high-street retailers worldwide. They specialise in fast-fashion and have a strong reputation for their services. They are known for their diverse and inclusive work environment and are committed to fostering talent and creativity within their teams.

• Leading and managing a design team to produce innovative womenswear designs.
• Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
• Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
• Print, graphics, and CAD work.
• Developing original themes for seasonal collections
• Creating specs/tech packs for overseas factories
• Extra responsibility for own account
• Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates
• Liaising with factories and overseas offices
• Creating relationships with buyers
• Inspiration and sourcing trips abroad
• Trend packs /colour inspiration
• Managing expenses and returns

The Successful Applicant

You'll have the option to specialise in a range of areas including womenswear and other categories on occasion.

• +4 years minimum background in Fashion Design
• Educated with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment
• A good understanding of Illustrator and or Photoshop
• Experience working within a HIGH-STREET fashion brand or a SUPPLIER
• Creative, commercial, and trend-driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
• Attentive to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and able to build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner
• Strong knowledge of design principles and trends in the fast-fashion industry.
• Proficiency in design software and tools.
• A creative mindset with the ability to solve complex design problems.

• A competitive salary of between £40,000 and £50,000 per year.
• The opportunity to work in a global fashion supplier business with a strong presence.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters talent and creativity.
• The chance to lead a team and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Applicants must include their fashion portfolios in order to be considered for this opportunity. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.