Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Graphics Designer to join our Leicester team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative designer who is ready to take greater ownership of their product area, developing original, trend-led and commercially relevant print and graphic concepts for our customers.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and identify emerging print, graphic, colour and wider fashion trends, translating these into relevant and commercially viable concepts for our customers.
- Liaise with Senior graphic designer/print team to collaborate and support on workload, trends and presentations for the seasons ahead.
- Independently develop original print and graphic concepts, embroideries, embellishments and seasonal themes.
- Create trend, colour and concept presentations to support customer meetings and seasonal direction.
- Produce accurate and detailed artwork specifications and tech packs for factories, ensuring correct colour, scale, placement and execution.
- Take ownership of designs from initial concept through to final production, ensuring the original creative vision is maintained.
- Work closely with factories and overseas offices, reviewing strike-offs, lab dips and samples and providing clear and timely feedback.
- Manage key dates and priorities within your area, ensuring deadlines and critical path requirements are achieved.
- Build strong working relationships with buyers and customers, developing an understanding of their handwriting, product strategy and commercial requirements.
- Confidently present ideas, trends and design concepts internally and to customers.
- Respond quickly to customer briefs, identifying opportunities and developing relevant design solutions.
- Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Buying and overseas teams to support the development of commercially successful ranges.
- Monitor competitor activity and the wider market to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities.
- Participate in UK and international inspiration, sourcing and customer trips where required.
- Support the development of Assistant Designers, sharing knowledge and providing guidance where appropriate.
- Maintain organised design files, artwork libraries and sample management processes.
- Support the wider Design team during busy periods and contribute positively to the overall performance of the department.
ABOUT YOU:
- Degree in Printed Textiles, Graphic Design, Fashion Design or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience within a fashion print/graphics design role, ideally within a supplier, retailer or relevant fashion environment.
- 2 years+ experience in the industry
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong creative eye with a clear understanding of print, graphics, colour, fabric and emerging fashion trends.
- Able to translate trends into commercial, customer-relevant product rather than designing purely from a creative perspective.
- Good understanding of print techniques, fabric processes, embroidery, embellishment and production requirements.
- Confident communicating and presenting ideas to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Able to take ownership of projects and manage work from concept through to production.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.
- Calm, positive and solutions-focused when dealing with challenges.
- Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing both creatively and commercially.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Flexible working opportunity
- Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling holiday scheme
- Birthday day off
- Sample Sales
- Opportunity to travel
- Pension scheme
- Sample sales
- Bike2work scheme
