Nightwear Designer- Adults
People Marketing Fashion Recruitment
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Stay updated on current fashion trends, materials, and techniques and analyse competitor products to inform the design process
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
- Generate and maintain a high standard of design within the customer brief, working to a customer CP per phase.
- Create concept boards and mood boards for each season or collection.
- Collaborate with product development teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and cost-effective.
- Work closely with suppliers to understand and source appropriate material and trims, considering capabilities and limitations.
- Consider sustainability and ethical practices when selecting materials.
- Collaborate with production team to refine designs and resolve technical issues.
- Maintain design development from initial meeting with the customer
- Regular store visits/shop reports
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the customer base when creating designs.
- Stay informed about industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Assist the Senior Designer with the coaching and development of Assistant/Junior designers
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure best sellers are covered.
- Coordinate with the Senior Designer and Account Manager to ensure price needs are met at the design stage.
- Complete tech packs when required
- Support junior members of the team on checking initial samples and 1st sample comments.
- Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved.
- Attend licensor showcases and share with the wider team.
- Clearly communicate design concepts and specifications to manufacturers and production teams.
- Previous experience in Nightwear is preferred
- Pro-active and self-starting
- Originates / takes action so as organisational goals can be met
- Demonstrates attention to detail and standards of excellence