[JOBS] TEXTILE PRINT DESIGNER : FATFACE

Role Summary

As a Junior Designer, you will support the main category designer and be responsible for key products within a range. Working in conjunction with other category designers and buyers to create a collection for the category, help shape range direction and focal points as appropriate.

Role Responsibilities

• To design and develop FatFace products appropriate to the trends and produce design briefs/packs for the direct supply base and to achieve high quality first samples within the critical path timing

• To develop garments for own category and department design team where needed

• Conduct market research to identify what the latest trends are and competitors ranges

• Providing advice on initial samples, ensuring manufactured garments match initial design specifications

• Liaise with Buyers on costs/margins to ensure that the range can realistically be bought within given budgets

• Design ranges with the Buyer based on sales and trend information.

• CAD work including producing design packs, manipulating artworks, graphics and prints

• CAD range plans to ensure choice, newness and a balanced range offered to customers

• Liaising with suppliers on product and design detail.

• Present ranges to team and directors for sign off and adjustments

• Support senior designer in research themes and directions for design presentation

• Create and present trend packs, mood boards and forecasts to include key items for following seasons in preparation for department strategy & sign off

Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Fashion based subject

• Experience at Assistant/junior Designer level

• Presentation Skills

• Ability to communicate with externals and Senior Management

• Good research skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload

• Highly competent in photoshop – taking initial artworks through to production (inc screen split/repeat)

• Must drive innovation of ideas and inspiration that has a brand relevance.

• Capable of driving creativity from hand drawing/painting skills – concept to final textiles designs

• Creative to drive very original unique to FatFace start points and seek out original and unique ideas and concepts

Role Competencies

• Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brand

• Knowledge of garment construction, treatments, fabrics and sustainable choices

• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop. Indesign and Illustrator)

• Understanding of colour stories and levels

• Ability to convey designs from paper to 3D design

• Good Knowledge of Factory processes

• Creative and able to convey vision of Fat Face Brand

• Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range & competitors

• Demonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplace

• Confidence in presenting your ideas to the wider team

• Confidence working creatively but adhering to deadlines and at pace