Designer - Menswear
Multi-Product - Casual and Formal Wovens
A Long-established international clothing manufacturer requires a Designer for its London office to form part of a multi-functional team dedicated to the design, development and production of garments for several leading clothing retailers.
Responsibilities
- Design seasonal and trend-led in-house collections in line with customer design aesthetic
- Identify emerging trends and potential gaps in the customer product range, capitalise on gaps by proposing appropriate fabrics and styling options
- Work closely with in house account management teams to provide customer with continuous and excellent service and help the business progress
- Carry out fabric and trend research on an ongoing basis, present findings to in house teams and customer
- Extensive fabric and trim sourcing according to customer briefs and emerging trends
- Preparing and leading customer development days, actioning development samples according to brief
- Raising and updating design tech packs and checking samples against them.
- Managing development critical path, working closely with suppliers and production sites, regularly updating customer on sample progress through sample CPs and ensuring samples are delivered in time for range build and sign off meetings
- Liaising daily with mills, factories and customer buying teams, establishing close professional relationships on all sides
Skills and Requirements
- Educated to degree standard
- Three years plus relevant experience in clothing design (in particular Mens Tailoring and working with fast fashion retailers)
- Strong Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator) and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in ademanding fast paced environment
- Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
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Menswear Designer - Supplier- London employer: CVUK
CVUK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation in the heart of the fashion industry. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a high-performing team. Our commitment to data-driven strategies and customer-centric campaigns ensures that you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our iconic brand while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the fashion capital.
