Senior Designer - Womenswear
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Yorkshire, UK |
| Sector | Fashion Design, Production & Wholesale - Design |
| Salary | GBP45000.00 - GBP50000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH31748_1727953042 |
- Description
Senior Designer - Ladieswear | Yorkshire | 2 Days in HO | £50K + Car Allowance, BUPA
Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with one of the uK's leading home and fashion retailers, on the recruitment of a Senior Designer - Fashion.
Our client has a global footprint with sales all over the globe. They are lucky enough that they possess one of the best cultures and working environments in the North with a very strong head office team in place.
The position of Senior Designer on Womenswear will be responsible for the following:- Design to the required brief and curate and develop commercial ranges in line with the target customer and brand DNA.
- Work with the design team to pull together seasonal trends and colour palettes.
- Conduct research, comp shops, catwalk analysis and trend prediction to keep up to date with current and seasonal trends.
- Compile seasonal key shapes to present during strategy meetings.
- Participate in range reviews with the buyers.
- Work closely with the buying team on product development and evolution of the range.
- Work closely with the print designer to ensure the ranges have the correct print balance.
- Work closely with QA when briefing out tech packs to factories.
- Constantly review ranges and amend accordingly in line with company trade data and in season trends.
- Work with Merchandiser on option count to plan and flow for the season.
- Build relationships with key suppliers and attend regular supplier meetings.
- Participate in relevant Far East and European factory visits for seasonal product development.
- Participate in relevant European shopping trips for inspiration.
- Manage the Assistant Designer and their development, conducting regular 1:1's . Provides coaching, advice and guidance so they can work effectively and deliver on their annual objectives.
- Work closely with Head of Design in delivering the seasonal company strategies.
To be considered for the position of Senior Designer, you will offer the following:
- Fashion design degree or equivalent
- Proven experience of designing in a Retail and/or Mail Order environment, in order to meet the Company's targets
- Proficient in Photoshop/and or illustrator.
- High level range planning skills
- Broad related product experience
- Excellent organisational skills
Apply today to find out more.
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