Menswear Designer - London Area, United Kingdom - V&C

Description

V&C are working with one of the UK's most established, successful and fashion forward formalwear and outerwear suppliers. To support the growth of the company we are seeking a menswear designer who is passionate about tailoring and formal wear and have multi product experience and who is used to working in a fast paced environment .

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the team based in central London and designing for leading retailers and etailers .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design seasonal and trend led in house collections in line with customer design aesthetic
• Identify emerging trends and potential gaps in the customer product range, capitalise on gaps by proposing appropriate fabrics and styling options
• Work closely with in house account management teams to provide customer with continuous and excellent service and help the business progress
• Carry out fabric and trend research on an ongoing basis, present findings to in house teams and customer
• Extensive fabric and trim knowledge
• Strong understanding of Supplier Background
• Preparing and leading customer development days, actioning development samples according to brief
• Raising and updating design tech packs and checking samples against them.
• Managing development critical path, working closely with suppliers and production sites, regularly updating customer on sample progress though sample CPs and ensuring samples are delivered in time for range build and sign off meetings
• Liaising daily with mills, factories and customer buying teams, establishing close professional relationships on all sides.
• Require to travel for fabric sourcing / factory / trade fairs
• Managing customer accounts and work closely with other departments.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Six years + relevant menswear design experience (within tailoring, formal separates/ multi-product)
• Strong Adobe Suite CAD skills and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong understanding of Tailoring and Wovens
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Previous experience working with high street or supplier business.
• Commercially savvy with excellent on-trend knowledge.
• Confident when presenting and attending customer meetings.
• Have a good understanding of priorities and communicate with factories and fabric mills