DescriptionDesigner (Multiproduct) - New Contemporary Brand
Location Head Office Tottenham Court Road London
Working style Hybrid
About
We are launching a new and exciting brand under NEXT Wholly Owned Brands to be based in the London head office. With a premium and contemporary handwriting we are looking to speak to exceptional design talent who have womenswear experience across multi product categories.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Designer to join our new contemporary will drive the design and development of the department building a balanced comprehensive offer with a high taste level and appreciation for a premium aesthetic. Offer newness combined with commerciality and a strong affinity fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions.
Please apply with a link / copy of your portfolio
You will..
- Be responsible for the design development and delivery of relevant and trend led product for a certain product area
- Present new product ranges to management and buying teams
- Create mood and trend boards seasonally plus colour palettes and print research
- Plan the development trip calendar to achieve option plan
- Take inspirational trips to research product - NYC Paris London
- Travel to India and China to develop product and range build
- Produce concepts trends and storyboards
- Understand pricing-margins- design to price point
- Liaise with production on all order approvals and costing issues
- Continually aim to develop yourself asking your Line Manager for support and guidance
- Complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business
Your Talent
- Multiproduct Designer particularly strong in softs
- Previous design experience from premium fashion retailer
- Eye for colour trends and fashion
- Excellent free-hand fashion illustration skills with the ability to use Adobe Photoshop
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent technical garment drawing skills
- Demonstrates an awareness of the retail industry
- Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results
- Helpful and approachable always willing to extend help
- Demonstrates an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities
- Proactive vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
- Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines
- Thinks above and beyond role
- Strong communication skills (communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing)
- Ability to be privy to highly confidential information and ensure it remains so
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Passion for your dedicated brand
What we can do for you
- 25% off a huge selection of Next Lipsy GAP and Victorias Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
- Learn develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential cope with day to day pressures be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing by focusing on mental physical and financial health.