Jobs in Markfield

The Company

An established supplier to leading high-street retailers and supermarkets is looking for a Ladies’ Licensed Nightwear Designer to join their successful design team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded designer with experience in licensed/character-led products and a strong understanding of ladies’ nightwear. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of established and recognisable licensed brands and develop exciting seasonal collections for major retail customers.

The Role

* Designing ladies’ nightwear and associated apparel ranges for high-street retailers and supermarkets.

* Developing seasonal collections across licensed and character-led nightwear.

* Working closely with the wider design team to ensure ranges are commercially relevant, on trend and aligned with customer requirements.

* Creating designs from initial concepts through to final artwork.

* Working on customer briefs, technical packs, trend boards and presentations.

* Developing placement graphics, all-over prints, colourways and garment details.

* Attending design and customer meetings where required.

* Producing CADs and artwork using Photoshop and Illustrator.

* Following designs through the sampling and development process.

* Liaising with overseas factories and suppliers to ensure designs are produced accurately.

* Working closely with buying, merchandising and production teams.

* Managing multiple projects and ensuring all deadlines are met.

* Working to critical paths and supporting the smooth delivery of seasonal ranges.

Skills Required

* Previous experience within ladies’ nightwear, womenswear or a similar apparel design role is essential.

* Experience working with licensed brands, characters or licensed apparel is highly advantageous.

* Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar design position.

* A fashion-related degree or relevant design qualification is essential.

* Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, with the ability to create and present commercial CADs and artwork.

* Good understanding of ladies’ nightwear, fashion trends, prints, graphics and colour.

* Creative, with a strong commercial eye and an understanding of the high-street and supermarket customer.

* Able to interpret briefs and translate trends and licensed artwork into commercially successful products.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

* Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Passionate about fashion, licensed product and product development.

* Enthusiastic, hardworking and keen to develop innovative and commercially relevant designs.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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