Junior/Graduate Designer (Clothing & Accessories)

This Junior / Graduate Designer (Clothing and Accessories) role is designed for someone early in their fashion career, such as a recent graduate with a placement year or a candidate with about a year’s experience. The position offers exposure to the full design-to-sale process across multiple product groups, making it ideal for building a strong foundation in commercial fashion design.

This role is a strong fit for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry, develop technical and creative skills, and contribute to the commercial success of clothing and accessory ranges

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Buyer in developing commercially viable product ranges, including new styles and updates to existing ones based on trends and customer feedback.
• Basic print design knowledge for fashion applications and the ability to work on in-house brands as well as bespoke customer projects.
• Work within budget and margin constraints, demonstrating awareness of competitors’ ranges and colour palettes.
• Create detailed seasonal CAD designs and accurate technical specifications for factories, including size specs and print scale communication.
• Liaise with factories to resolve design-related queries and ensure packaging spec sheets are completed on time.
• Translate buyer visions into detailed spec sheets and respond efficiently to tight customer briefs.
• Assist other departments as needed, showing flexibility and teamwork.

Required Skills:

• At least 1 years’ experience as a design intern or in a similar role.
• Strong CAD and computer literacy, with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and forward planning for future seasons.
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn from observation and feedback.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with buyers, factories, and other teams.
• Commercial awareness and a keen eye for trends, colour, and product details.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in fashion design or a related field.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of work across disciplines is advantageous.
• Experience with garment construction and technical specifications.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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