Apparel Designer - London, United Kingdom - Boiler Room

Boiler Room

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

WHO WE ARE
Everything we do is rooted in the energy of the club culture and its ability to bring people together. Open dance-floors; where music, ideas and people meet.

Boiler Room started with a webcam taped to a wall, broadcasting from a warehouse in London, opening a keyhole to the city's underground.

DIY at it's finest; raw uncut and homemade.

As an independent music platform and cultural curator, we remain true to that history. Connecting club culture to the wider world, on screen and irl through parties, film and video.

Since 2010 we have built a unique archive featuring over 4,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists spanning 150 cities, enabling everyone regardless of where they live to enjoy the freedom it stands for.

OUR WORKPLACE

Our remit is to platform music in new ways - sound on for the voices and stories of the fringes of the mainstream.

Boiler Room fosters a diverse and inclusive working culture and we ensure that everything we do is always in line with our manifesto.

No matter our location, role or status within the company, we focus on working together to achieve the same vision.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boiler Room — it is the foundation of what we do.

All Boiler Room events and workplaces are inclusive spaces, enjoyed by everyone regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly encourage all those who are suitably qualified for the role to apply; particularly womxn, POC, differently-abled and LGBTQI people.

YOUR ROLE

The purpose of the role is to support the head of apparel and production manager with the creation and design of the Boiler Room collection and merch lines.

Key aspects of the job will be maintaining the day to day organisation of the department, conducting relevant research, sketching, tech-packing and fitting Boiler Room designs.

We're a small team so everyone is expected to help out and be actively involved in all aspects of what we do.

MAIN DUTIES

Research thoroughly seasonal themes and inspirations, fabrics and colour concepts as directed by the Head of Apparel
Work closely with the Head of Apparel on inspiring and innovative designs that will be sketched and put into development each season.
Present inspiring, bold and innovative design ideas that balance the commercial and creative needs of the business.
Create accurate techpacks for execution of sampling and production
Participate in fittings and display a confidence and aptitude in developing styles from sketch to production
Understand and respect collection deadlines set by the Production Manager to ensure the timely delivery of the seasonal collection.
Work collaboratively with all key departments, including the Merchandising and Product Development to achieve the collection
Support the head of apparel for Design meeting preparation
Support the design team in fittings, take thorough notes during meetings and update sketches and tech packs where necessaryCreate and maintain mood boards on a regular basis
Maintain the organisation and filing system of the dept. on a regular basis.

EXPECTATIONS (specific to your role)

You have relevant experience in streetwear/casual wear with the understanding of premium brands and codes of menswear/womenswear
You enjoy the challenge of working across all product categories
Ability to multitask and work effectively on several projects simultaneously
Goal oriented, result driven individual
Commercially minded, quickly responding to business/market needs.
High work ethic, integrity and reliability with a "Hands on" attitude
Great time management skills
Comfortable working additional hours to perform duties, including weekends and also travel when necessary
Proficient in Google suite and technically intuitive when using our platforms; including spreadsheets, documents and google drive
Must be a strong team player and work well with other team members
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box and an eye for detail
Attention to detail is critical to the success of this role.
Our collections are heavily print based so we're looking for someone with a strong eye for Branding and print. Graphic design skills are a bonus.

WORKING AT BOILER ROOM

EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrable passion and understanding of the Boiler Room Brand and vision
Be focused and in line with achieving your department's quarterly objectives
Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration as well as supporting your team across a variety of projects with different timelines and urgency
Be proactive
Attend a variety of meetings, including projectspecific standups, weekly department planning and companywide updates, managing your time wisely
Be adaptable and ready to work in a fastpaced environment
Participate in a personal development