Job description
Senior Designer - Ladieswear | Yorkshire | 2 Days in HO | £50K + Car Allowance, BUPA

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with one of the uK's leading home and fashion retailers, on the recruitment of a Senior Designer - Fashion.

Our client has a global footprint with sales all over the globe. They are lucky enough that they possess one of the best cultures and working environments in the North with a very strong head office team in place.

The position of Senior Designer on Womenswear will be responsible for the following:
• Design to the required brief and curate and develop commercial ranges in line with the target customer and brand DNA.
• Work with the design team to pull together seasonal trends and colour palettes.
• Conduct research, comp shops, catwalk analysis and trend prediction to keep up to date with current and seasonal trends.
• Compile seasonal key shapes to present during strategy meetings.
• Participate in range reviews with the buyers.
• Work closely with the buying team on product development and evolution of the range.
• Work closely with the print designer to ensure the ranges have the correct print balance.
• Work closely with QA when briefing out tech packs to factories.
• Constantly review ranges and amend accordingly in line with company trade data and in season trends.
• Work with Merchandiser on option count to plan and flow for the season.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and attend regular supplier meetings.
• Participate in relevant Far East and European factory visits for seasonal product development.
• Participate in relevant European shopping trips for inspiration.
• Manage the Assistant Designer and their development, conducting regular 1:1's . Provides coaching, advice and guidance so they can work effectively and deliver on their annual objectives.
• Work closely with Head of Design in delivering the seasonal company strategies.

To be considered for the position of Senior Designer, you will offer the following:
• Fashion design degree or equivalent
• Proven experience of designing in a Retail and/or Mail Order environment, in order to meet the Company's targets
• Proficient in Photoshop/and or illustrator.
• High level range planning skills
• Broad related product experience
• Excellent organisational skills

Apply today to find out more.

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