JOB TITLE: Senior Shape Designer

LOCATION: Head Office, Moorgate, London

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full-time

HOURS: 35 hours over 5 days per week (Working Monday - Friday)

PAY RATE: Between £35,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We have an amazing opportunity to join the Design team at our Head Office!

We are looking for a passionate designer to support both the design team and our in-house production. The role will revolve around analyzing the womenswear market and submitting new and updated shape ideas, as well as being fully integrated into our in-house production to provide support in each process from concept to delivery.

What we desire from our team:

• Market awareness, ability to research for directional and comparative trend and product direction, preparing tear-sheets.

• Conduct print, shape and fabric analysis through competitive shops, working collaboratively with Print Designers.

• Research global trends, materials, colors, and silhouettes to inform seasonal direction.

• Interpretation of trends into commercial design.

• Developing new shape ideas based on briefs from development meetings and updating bestseller shapes.

• Lead the end-trend design process across multiple product categories, from concept to final sample.

• Review & challenge briefs, demonstrating a commercial awareness of fabric and garment construction costs.

• Produce complete digital technical packs ready for factory use; technical knowledge of the product is essential - liaising with Pattern Cutter, Sample Room & Garment Techs.

• Maintaining fabric log library, searching & identifying newness.

• Attend fittings and provide design input to ensure the best fit and finish of products.

• Ensuring wholesale ranges and samples are ready on time.

• Accountable for managing deadlines and meeting critical path for 1st fit developments.

• Accountable for keeping design development log & updating changes.

How we imagine you:

• Relevant design degree (preferably 2:1 or higher)

• 3-6 years’ experience working in a supplier or retail setting.

• Experience in comparative analysis and forecasting trends.

• Highly skilled in Adobe (Photoshop & Illustrator) and creating technical packs.

• Experience in dealing with factories and garment tech teams.

• Strong fabric knowledge across jersey & woven.

• Good CP understanding working two seasons ahead for US/Canada.

• Working to & meeting key deadlines.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Team player, someone who can collaborate across departments.

• Confidence, someone who is comfortable to challenge and share ideas.

• Enthusiasm, someone who is passionate and has a love for what they do.

We offer:

• Long service holiday awards.

• Generous staff discount.

• Saving for your retirement.

• Wellbeing support.

If you need any adjustments made during the recruitment and interview process do let us know.

Good Luck!