MEN'S STREETWEAR FASHION DESIGNER
( print and graphic skills essential )
CENTRAL MANCHESTER
HEAD OFFICE BASED ROLE
Our client a successful online MENS STREETWEAR BRAND based in central Manchester are now looking to recruit an experienced MULTI PRODUCT MENSWEAR APPAREL DESIGNER with relevant STREETWEAR industry experience to join the team to work on a new streetwear brand.
The designer for this brand must have an in-depth knowledge in multi-product apparel design including jersey, denim woven and outerwear. Graphic design skills are also required as well an understanding how to apply graphics to apparel through print techniques, applications, fabric and trim development.
The role will be to produce and follow supplied references and inspiration with the ability to translate this into commercial collections. An in depth knowledge of streetwear culture and finger on the pulse with current trends are key within this role. You will be reporting into the Head of Design working closely with a team of designers and developers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Research new colours, trims and fabrics, producing mood boards
• Ability and know how to create exciting seasonal collections in line with research and direction provided, from concept through to production
• Produce sketches, technical drawings and tech packs in adobe illustrator with a high attention to detail
• Handover tech packs to the product development team, ensuring that key design details are translated
• Ensure key deadlines are met
Experience Required
• Have an in-depth knowledge of current and past streetwear trends in menswear / print and graphic skills are essential
• Ideally educated to a degree level in fashion design
• Immersed in style and culture
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong communication skills
This role is based on-site full time in Central Manchester. Benefits include 25 Days holiday, private health-care and free gym membership.