THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to join Pour Moi as a Junior Designer across Nightwear, Beachwear, Clothing and Athleisure. This is a 1 year FTC Maternity Cover position.
ABOUT US
From when we sold our very first bra way back in 2005, to today when we sell one approximately every 30 seconds, passion and playfulness is at the heart of everything we do.
Our direct-to-consumer operation is growing by over 50%, but that’s not the only thing about Pour Moi that’s expanding! Our range has grown along with us to include lingerie, swimwear, beachwear, clothing, sportswear, nightwear and hosiery, with exciting new developments planned for future seasons.
With our buying, design, technical, merchandising, marketing and sales departments based in our sunny Brighton offices, we have a blue-chip wholesale partner portfolio that includes M&S, Next, John Lewis, and ASOS.
Our predicted annual turnover is £32 million, making us one of the leading brands in lingerie and swimwear. With sales increasing year on year it means we need more brilliant people who share our passion, to join in the next part of our story.
Mission: to make our customers feel confident and sexy in their own skin, by delivering a wardrobe full of fun, fizz and feel-good vibes. With an uplifting personality weaved into every garment, we’ll take care of the fashion, you just feel your fabulous.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Main responsibilities:
- Researching, developing and designing commercial Nightwear, Beachwear & Sports ranges which fit with the Pour Moi Brand handwriting, and with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices.
- Working alongside the design team to research and collate global trends, colour palettes and seasonal fabric direction.
- Work alongside the BMD team to react to sales information, and design commercially relevant, innovative ranges.
- Creation of innovative designs that can be made technically up to a dress size 22, while ensuring our clothing shapes fit & flatter our fuller bust customer.
- Create thorough tech packs to go out to our factories, with clear understanding of garment construction.
- Working with the technical team on fitting and technical development, following the design from concept to first fits. Identify and help provide recommendations to maintain the delivery of the original aesthetic vision.
- Liaise with factories on product development ensuring everything is delivered to critical path.
- Working closely with the Swimwear and Lingerie teams to deliver cohesive collections.
- Day to day maintenance of the design room.
- Ability to create and manipulate prints.
ABOUT YOU
Main requirements:
- You have a minimum of 1-2 years proven commercial design experience within Nightwear, Beachwear or Clothing. Previous additional experience working on Sportswear & Athleisure would be preferred.
- You have strong technical skills, demonstrating an understanding of fabric, fit, and garment make up to ensure product integrity.
- You are experienced in working with long lead and short lead departments.
- You are a self-motivated, passionate, creative and innovative designer, with a strong commercial awareness and an understanding of current and emerging trends within womenswear.
- You possess a commercial eye for print, pattern and colour, and a keen attention to detail.
- You are dynamic and have a proactive work ethic.
- You’re easily adaptable and thrive on working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- You’re a confident communicator, with strong verbal and written skills, and with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with colleagues, suppliers and others at all levels.
- You are highly proficient in Adobe Suite (lllustrator/Photoshop).
- You are a team player with strong organisational skills and a positive can do attitude.
In return, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- A competitive salary
- A warm, friendly team environment
- Central offices in Brighton
- 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
- Annual bonus scheme
- Exclusive discounts
- Flexible working
Job type
- Full Time. 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri
- Hybrid working, with flexible working option 2 days WFH per week
- Salary from 33k FTE.