Junior Technical Designer - Lingerie & Swimwear in City of London

Curvy Kate is looking for a Junior TechnicalLingerie & Swimwear Designer to work within the Product Design Team in at ourUxbridge Headquarters,

Reporting into our Senior Design Manager, responsibilities will include :

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and present product for Curvy Kate and Brastop Internal brands according to design brief and fit the critical path.
• Research & report upon trends in fabrics, products, fit and price within the Lingerie & Swimwear market.
• Source & develop new fabrics & componentry, which are fit for purpose and production viable, via factories and Interfiliere shows within the target cost parameters of brands.
• Create and maintain concept CADs, garment specifications, and BOMs for the assigned product.
• Ensure established standard of fit, componentry and overall product are checked and maintained throughout product development.
• Develop further awareness of own brand and competitor product fit and performance.
• Maintain open channels of communication with overseas factories, the Buying & Merchandising team and maintain effective communication.
• Maintain an overview of the colour work required for Curvy Kate & Brastop Internal Product.
• Review & feedback on colour submissions in accordance with the Production Critical Path.
• Develop the fit of assigned Products in line with Production Critical Path.
• Createbeautiful product CADs using Illustrator & Photoshop
• Demonstrate consistent application of fit assessment & pattern development via Lectra software.
• Apply and develop grade rules for the assigned product in accordance with the Curvy Kate grading standards and adhere to confirmed blocks to maintain fit consistency.
• Plan grade sizes and wear test models to effectively assess the fit and performance of the product.

Qualifications

• Experience using Lectra Modaris pattern cutting & grading software
• Experience in the fit anddevelopment of fuller bust products
• Proficient withIllustrator to create technical CADs
• Understanding of the technical requirements and production viability for fuller bust product
• Attention to detail and passionate pursuit of great-fitting product
• A passionate, proactive, creative team player
• Awareness of innovation & trends in the lingerie & swimwear sector
• Excellent communicator, who enjoys presenting to colleagues & external partners