[JOBS] JUNIOR DESIGNER FREELANCE : PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND

2/3 Days a week-Kingston-Upon-Thames

Pringle is famous for its knitwear. From classic Scottish cashmere to bold argyle diamonds and from Grace Kelly’s twinset to golfing icons, over two centuries this brand has embraced the traditional, the innovative and the unexpected.

Today, Pringle is recognised as a pioneer of British knitwear and a champion of British heritage and fashion talent.

Our modern knitwear collections are a celebration of two-hundred years of knitting knowledge and expertise, combined with a progressive outlook on modern life and style. 

Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a Junior Designer to join the business and support the design team in the creation of technical drawings / CADs, presentational decks and product design support.

Responsibilities: 

Product Design Support

• Support and assist the design of the collections within the Pringle design team acroos all categories.

• Support with the preparation of the presentation boards for range reviews and buyer/product meetings. Create presentation materials for product range sign -off meetings. Work with the design team to keep up to date.

• Manage reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches and pantones during Design Meetings

• Create flat technical sketches and packs for design development packs.

• Create design development Packs with all appropriate components.

• Manage and maintain all information.

Colour and Fabric Research & Development

• Develop and update seasonal coloured range boards, maintaining awareness of market colour direction and internal brand colour stories.

• Research market -identifying specific fabrics, yarns, jersey for the season, work with sourcing team and suppliers to source each fabric to meet the specific pricing needs of knitwear and jersey. 

• Select each style’s fabric, trims, materials and colours that fit into the mood board direction and create style plans.

• Work with team to develop standards to maintain and grow the internal material library.

Team Collaboration

• Updating all VRP’s and CADs for the design team.