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PRODUCT DEVELOPER
BRANDED MENSWEAR
MANCHESTER
££HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY + BONUS & MORE!
Join the team of this elevating Menswear brand - we're working on their behalf to recruit a Product Developer to focus on their special brand projects from design concept to final sign off, working with innovation to continually improve and enhance product.
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Your New Role...
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As a PD within this co, you will work closely with design and product teams to deliver high quality product from initial concept, through prototyping and development and sign off. This business is fast moving, so you'll need to be motivated, capable of working on your own initiative and have good attention to detail, as well as being an effective communicator. You'll enjoy making things happen!
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Your Responsibilities...
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Once the range has been finalised, you'll work hand in hand with design to start development in line with the critical path, working closely with factories.
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You'll create accurate size charts for each product, following relevant trends in fit, ensuring any legal requirements are met.
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Tracking samples for fit, photography and sign off, you'll also order any components required.
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You'll check and approve lab dips from suppliers and manage relevant testing on fabrics, trims and made up garments. You'll also check logo strike offs for prints and embroideries.
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Factory sample approvals with detailed comments including amendments.
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Ensuring internal and external stakeholders are kept up to date with the process throughout.
About You...
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You'll have mid level experience gained within either a design or PD role, and have trend knowledge of multi category menswear.
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You'll be ideally educated to degree level in a fashion related subject.
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You'll have advanced IT literacy - MS packages including Excel + Adobe CC.
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You'll enjoy collaborating and working as part of a friendly, dynamic, knowledgeable, supportive team culture.
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What's On Offer...
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The opportunity to work with great branded product, well designed with a focus on quality
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Highly competitive base salary with bonus and group discounts and regular performance reviews.
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Based at their city centre HQ (no remote or hybrid, but they do offer flexible working!)
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​Apply now with your current CV and we'll tell you more!
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SPORTSWEAR DESIGNER - INLINE apparel
MANCHESTER
££COMPETITIVE + BONUS & MUCH, MUCH MORE INC HYBRID WORKING!
Join the team of this apparel brand with global reach! They are major player within their specialism including a rich heritage within their field. Performance led product, a professional and supportive team culture, bags of opportunity for personal career growth - we can't wait to tell you more!
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Your New Role...
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In this rewarding role, you will be accountable for the design of seasonally relevant performance and lifestyle collections. You will be an integral part of the design team, ensuring product aligns to the brief, researching relevant consumer culture and fashion trends.
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Your Responsibilities...
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Create accurate tech packs enabling understanding for product development and factories.
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Assist in the creation of the seasonal colour palette.
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Adhere to key dates within the apparel design and development calendar to ensure that orders can be placed on time.
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Participate in weekly team meetings, updating on current workload / projects and advising of any issues or delays to the seasonal calendar.
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Display an understanding of the demands put on different products, taking into consideration how anatomy and movement shape the final product design.
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Research global consumer and market design trends to provide input into seasonal concepts.
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Collaborate with Development and Supply Chain to ensure that designs are viable for production and factory within costing benchmarks, working closely with your Category Manager to ensure that designs meet agreed price levels.
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Implement the creative vision for the brand, ensuring execution within the Lifestyle apparel category.
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About You ;-
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It's imperative that you understand the design process (from concept through to sign off).
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You'll be passionate about sportswear and lifestyle fashion.
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Tech pack creation will be second nature, as will costings, supplier liaison and price negotiations.
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You'll also have advanced Adobe ability, particularly Illustrator.
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Knowledge of CLO3D would be advantageous.
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You'll feel comfortable presenting to people of all levels.
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You will also be a confident user of Excel and inhouse systems.
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You'll enjoy global travel for inspiration and development.
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What's On Offer...
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The opportunity to work with great branded product, well designed with a focus on quality and individual style.
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Highly competitive base salary with bonus and group discounts and regular performance reviews.
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Based at their city centre HQ, you will have the opportunity to work from home at least two days a week.
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​Apply now with your current CV and portfolio snapshot and we'll tell you more!
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designer - apparel graphics
MEN'S, WOMEN'S & KIDSWEAR
MANCHESTER
££HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY + BONUS & MORE!
This multi channel fashion and sport retailer has rich heritage - born in Manchester and now trading globally, they are a force to be reckoned with.
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Join their growing Head Office design team - we are working on their behalf to find the best in garment decoration to work on their portfolio of own brand ranges.
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Your New Role...
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Responsible for developing brand identities through graphic design, you will create original artwork for men's, women's and kid's clothing across multi product categories, working closely with the design team to fulfil global briefs.
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You will design a high standard of graphic assets for own brand ranges and create photographic, AOP, placement and vector prints, driving graphic trends with a global outlook, inline with brand DNA, understanding of customer profiles.
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You'll work in partnership with buying and marketing teams, presenting design ideas and attend comp shop / research trips.
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Designing in line with critical paths to hit design deadlines.
About You ;-
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You'll be an accomplished Apparel Graphic Design for fashion with strong working knowledge of Adobe CC.
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A natural team player, you'll also be an effective communicator with excellent time management skills.
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3D Design would be a great advantage.
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You'll have a passion for streetwear , sportswear, athleisure and activewear.
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Technical knowledge of print techniques, experienced in creating tech packs inc sizing and grading of graphics.
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You'll also be adaptive and enjoy working at pace.
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What's On Offer...
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The opportunity to work with great branded product, well designed with a focus on quality
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Highly competitive base salary with bonus and group discounts and regular performance reviews.
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Based at their Greater Manchester HQ with one day per week working from home.
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​Apply now with your current CV and portfolio snapshot and we'll tell you more!
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JUNIOR designer
LICENSED & OWN LABEL
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
EDINBURGH
££ENTRY LEVEL SALARY + BONUS & MORE!
Join the team of this global multi channel retailer with international reach - we're working on their behalf to recruit a highly creative and imaginative Junior Designer to focus on range concepts in licensed and non licensed product.
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You will work with product development, sales and marketing teams to bring your design ideas to life, all the while keeping the spirit and ethos of the brand at the forefront.
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Your Creative Responsibilities Will Include...
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Design Development - you'll create and develop original designs, inc apparel and accessories from concept through to final product, including graphics and print.
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Market Research - you'll carry out trend research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of the game.
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Material Selection - sourcing appropriate fabrics to enhance the range.
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Specifications - tech pack creation to ensure your garments are produced to spec, managing the pre production approval process through to glod seal.
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Collaboration - liaising with internal teams, participating in weekly brand meetings.
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Prototyping and sampling - you'll also develop solid working relationships with product factories, fabric suppliers. internal and external stakeholders and take responsibility for the sample library
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About You...
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Educated to degree level (Fashion / Clothing Design), you'll also enjoy designing apparel graphics and prints.
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You'll be a proficient user of Adobe CC, with advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop + MS Offcie inc Excel.
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With a strong sense of style, colour and trend awareness, you'll naturally translate this into best selling product.
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You'll also have strong technical skills; knowledge of pattern cutting would be highly beneficial. You'll also be able to produce tech packs.
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You'll enjoy designing across men's. ladies' and childrenswear.
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You'll be an effective communicator, with excellent presentation skills.
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Whats On Offer...
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A highly competitive base salary with annual reviews.
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One day a week hybrid (optional, following completion of a successful probation).
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City Centre location - close to public transport links.
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An innovative and supportive business culture.
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Career growth - plenty of opportunity for professional development and advancement.
If you are a creative and driven entry level designer, please apply now with your current CV and portfolio and we'll tell you more!​​​
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MENSWEAR DESIGNER
APPAREL GRAPHIC & PRINT
MANCHESTER
££HIGHLY COMPETITIVE + BONUS + ONGOING PROGRESSION + MANY MORE PERKS!
Do you relish variety in your creative work? Then this role could be for you!
A fantastic opportunity for you if you're a specialist in apparel graphic design and print, trend obsessed and full to the brim with creative ideas and ways to enhance product. Working on own brand casualwear, you will enjoy striving to continuously improve quality, form and styling via multi medium garment decoration.
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Your New Role...
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As the apparel graphics specialist within this co's design team, you will work closely with your co designers to design, develop and enhance product. You'll thrive on working at pace - no two days are ever the same!
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Your Responsibilities...
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Artwork Creation - You'll develop original garment decoration via placement prints, logos, repeats and illustrations, in line with brand aesthetic and seasonal trend.
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With advanced Adobe user ability, you will also excel at freehand illustration.
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Trend Research - adapting and interpreting to produce design work that's innovative and screams newness.
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Concept Development - working closely with your co team to align brand goals, working in partnership to create best selling product.
About You...
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You'll have proven experience in fashion design, focussing on apparel graphics.
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You'll have advanced proficiency in Adobe CC, Illustrator & Photoshop.
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Naturally creative, with a keen eye for detail, you'll enjoy translating trend into visually stunning design.
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You'll be an excellent communicator who thrives on collaboration, working effectively in a team environment.
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What's On Offer...
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Ongoing development + the opportunity to work with great branded product.
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Great base salary with bonus and discounts and regular performance reviews.
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Based at their City Centre Manchester HQ.
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​Apply now with your current CV and portfolio and we'll tell you more!
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APPAREL DESIGNER
fan merchandise (football)
MANCHESTER
£££ COMPETITIVE SALARY DOE
Dedicated to creating quality apparel ranges which resonate with their audience, this specialist apparel co are looking for a talented Designer to join their well established creative team.
Your New Role...
You will play a crucial role within the design team in developing best selling ranges. You will work closely with co designers, PD and sales to bring creative ideas to life, ensuring they align with the vision of your football club partners.
Your Creative Responsibilities...
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Apparel Design - Assisting in the creation and development of original ideas, from concept to final product.
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Trend Research - Conducting research on current and emerging fashion trends, fabrics, and techniques to inform the design process.
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CAD'ing and Illustration - Prepare CAD's, illustrations, and technical drawings to visually communicate design ideas.
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Material Selection - Selecting appropriate fabrics and materials which compliment your designs.
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Tech Packs - Prepare and maintain detailed technical specifications and documentation for each design.
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Apparel graphics, to include branding, logos, placement prints and embroideries.
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You'll also take responsibility for a small amount of womenswear and childrenswear design.
About You ;-
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You will be an established Menswear Designer, experienced across all categories for jerseywear to outerwear (able to turn your hand to womenswear and kidswear too).
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Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop is essential + MS Word, Excel and PP
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Strong sense of style, colour, and trend awareness, with the ability to translate concepts into functional designs.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
What's On Offer...
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A competitive salary package dependant on experience.
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A friendly, collaborative and work environment that values team work and excellence.
If you are an experienced Apparel Designer, we would love to hear from you - please submit your CV and portfolio, and we'll get in touch! ​​​​
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sportswear DESIGNER - teamwear
NORTH WEST of ENGLAND
£££ COMPETITIVE SALARY DOE
With a heritage which has evolved over the past twenty years, this brand are true leaders within their field.
Supplying both bespoke and personalised apparel ranges to teams covering an array of sports, their goal is to provide outstanding service to individuals who choose their products.
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Each person within their team brings unique skills, knowledge and experience to a fast paced, ever changing environment and they are looking for passionate, creative individuals to help them grow.
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Your New Role ;-
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As a Designer, you will create compelling apparel designs for the teamwear consumer supporting the product team with design workload management. You will be responsible for your own design workload ensuring that the brand and customer creative direction are implemented through all concepts and designs.
Your Responsibilities ;-
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Delivering design concepts in line with brand creative direction and customer briefs.
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Research and contribute to creative direction, trend overviews, colour and mood boards.
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You'll produce cohesive apparel design with performance and technical needs in mind.
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Deliver CAD's which are consumer focused, trend led and commercially aligned
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Creation of on trend graphic and sublimation prints for a wide range of sports
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Delivering designs as required within critical path timelines
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Present at key meetings, creating professional presentations to clearly portray ideas, trend research, colour and style overviews in Illustrator.
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Play an active part in sales meetings as and when required.
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You'll create detailed and concise tech packs for new product development and production.
About you ;-
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You'll have 3+ years design experience, ideally within a sporting / lifestyle brand.
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Educated to degree level in apparel design.
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You'll hold proficiency in Adobe CC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint with Excel as an advantage.
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Enthusiastic about design, inspiring, creative, forward-thinking and energetic.
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Consumer focused with an understanding and consideration of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit/construction and manufacturing processes.
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A passion for team sports, with strong creative focus and a sense of market trends
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Proven ability to work within a critical path and meet deadlines, completing a professional standard of work and at pace.
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Good presentation and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and comfortable working as part of a dedicated team
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You'll be a good communicator, both interpersonally and within a group.
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You'll also enjoy travel and spending time away from home when required.
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What's on offer ;-
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A highly competitive base salary with group discounts and bonus.
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Apply now with your current CV and portfolio snapshot and we'll tell you more!
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PRODUCT DESIGNER - EQUESTRIAN
SOUTH UK
£££ EXCELLENT SALARY DOE + GREAT PACKAGE and RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
We're working in partnership with this long-established equestrian brand who design, source and distribute globally. With a world class reputation for design, innovation and quality, they are experts in their field and have a driven and supportive team culture.
As a key member of their Design Team, you will focus on the creation of innovative collections for the horse which reflect ever evolving trends and technology within their sector.
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Your New Role; -
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You'll identify and interpret key trends via comp shop and industry shows, gathering inspiration to translate into bestselling product.​
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You'll create trend boards and colour palates, as well as detailed design packs.​
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You'll play a major part in range presentations and seasonal launches.​
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You'll also work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders (such as your supply base) to ensure the design critical path is maintained, key dates are achieved, and your designs are brought to life as specified.​
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You will also work with your product development team to ensure accurate and concise tech packs are achieved.
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You'll be an experienced mid level apparel designer, passionate about equestrianism.
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You'll enjoy working on technical product, fabric form and function.
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Advanced Adobe CC working knowledge is essential.
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Good interpersonal and presentation skills are also a must.
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You will enjoy working collaboratively with your team, as this role is based on site at their HQ in the South of England.​
Benefits include a generous discounts, vouchers on milestone anniversaries, an array of well being and health options, flexible working, free entry to major events... the list goes on!
To discover more, please send us your current CV along with your portfolio snapshot and we'll tell you more!
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