Description:
You will be working for the fast-growing womenswear fashion brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world. We are a team full of passion, energy and innovation.
At Sisters & Seekers, we pride ourselves on our uniqueness, boldness to think outside of the box and having the freedom to do so. You will work closely with our Creative Directors who encourage new imaginative thinking in all roles and welcome all fresh ideas to keep us ahead of the game. If you enjoy a challenge and a fast-paced environment, keep reading!
We are searching for an experienced Junior Womenswear Designer to join our Product & Design Team. Due to the fast growth of Sisters & Seekers, there is a lot of scope for career progression, along with the opportunity to bring innovative ideas and talent to this area.
What you will do:
- Assist with creating new design concepts daily and collate these to present to the Lead Designers/Buying Team for review
- Create detailed CADs and tech-packs for team and supplier use
- Create and regularly update linesheets per collection
- Carry out fit sessions on new development and make comments/adjustments accordingly
- Pattern cutting and photo-type sample creation when necessary
- Liaise with Suppliers and Manufacturers to implement design adjustments and sizing amendments
- Curate linesheets for B2B presentation
- Assist with offering new product lines on a B2B basis with retail partners
- Produce ideas for new product lines and product expansion
- Assist with the development of size ranges across a variety of products
- Assist with collecting, understanding, and suggesting new fabrics and manufacturing techniques
- Create trend boards and provide trend forecasts for the wider creative team
- Assist with repeat pattern and print developments
- Sort and log samples, swatches, and fabrics in an organised manner
- Work under time constraints and to meet deadlines, with the passion and ability to work reactively to the business needs as and when these arise
- Work closely with the wider creative team to ensure designs align with campaign concepts and overall brand ideas
We are looking for someone who has:
- The ability to work on-site at our office HQ.
- Evidence and examples of a strong design portfolio (please email this to applications@sistersandseekers.com)
- Excellent knowledge of the brand and the signature aesthetic
- A creative flair with a unique vision and original ideas
- In depth experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- A good knowledge of manufacturing processes
- A good knowledge of fabrics and trims
- An open mind and “think-out-of-the-box” attitude
- The ability to blend and complete tasks within a team, working together with colleagues to give the best work output possible
- Confidence to develop, present and back your ideas to a group or team, yet finds feedback constructive to develop ideas further
- Effective project management skills and the ability to work on different projects simultaneously
- The ability to significantly contribute to the expansion of Sisters & Seekers range of products
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure/in time-sensitive situations
- A minimum of 1 year experience in Womenswear or Menswear Design, with a graduate level qualification (Fashion Design Degree preferred)