Womenswear Designer
(Office Based Role)
You will be working for the high growth womenswear brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world. We are a team full of passion, energy, and innovation. Want to see for yourself? Check our TikTok for some insight into the brand and the cool people that work here.
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We are looking for an experienced individual who is talented at womenswear design and is passionate about our brand & mission. You must have an eye for detail, clothing quality and be versatile in your design style. Does this sound like you? Then keep reading.
What you will do:
- Create new designs on a daily basis following initial set briefs and collate these into lines for presentation to the wider product team
- Be versatile in style of designs, with the ability to switch up your ideas depending on the set collection storyline/brief
- Create detailed CADs and tech-packs for team and supplier use
- Create and regularly update linesheets per collection
- Work alongside our Garment Technicians & Models in fit sessions on new development and make comments/adjustments accordingly
- Pattern cutting and photo-type sample creation when necessary
- Liaise with Suppliers and Manufacturers to implement design adjustments and amendments, with clear communication and a high level of organisation
- Involvment in curating linesheets for B2B presentation
- Assist with offering new product lines on a B2B basis with retail partners, with exclusive designs when necessary
- Produce ideas for new product lines and product expansion across the brand offering
- Assist with collecting, understanding, and suggesting new fabrics and manufacturing techniques
- Provide key trend forecasts for the wider creative team
- Assist with repeat pattern and print developments
- Work under time constraints and to meet deadlines, with the passion and ability to work reactively to the business needs as and when these arise
- Work closely with the wider creative team to ensure designs align with campaign concepts and overall brand ideas
We are looking for someone who has:
- The ability to work on-site at our office HQ
- Significant experience in a womenswear or menswear design role previously, alongside a degree level qualification
- Evidence and examples of a strong design portfolio (please email this to applications@sistersandseekers.com alongside your CV & cover letter)
- Excellent knowledge of the brand and the signature jersey/vintage aesthetic
- A creative flair with a unique vision and original ideas
- In depth experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- A good knowledge of manufacturing processes
- A good knowledge of fabrics and trims
- An open mind and “think-out-of-the-box” attitude
- The ability to blend and complete tasks within a team, working together with colleagues to give the best work output possible
- Confidence to develop, present and back your ideas to a group or team, yet finds feedback constructive to develop ideas further
- Effective project management skills and the ability to work on different projects simultaneously
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure/in time-sensitive situations
?? Industry:
A women's and menswear fashion ecommerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up and coming brands in this space within the UK.
??Company size: 51
Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like-minded individuals that still maintain the close-knit feel of a smaller company.
??? 2-3 Stage Interview
Initial call with hiring manager, followed by a short project, completing with a final in-person interview/introduction morning.
We also offer:
30% off all products for you & family
20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Gifted additional holidays (your Birthday and an additional day off at Christmas)
Flexible start & finish scheme (8-9am arrival, 4-5pm finish time)
Employer Pension Scheme
Apple Mac or Microsoft Hardware
Dog cuddles with our Sisters & Seekers mascots, Twiggy, Nellie, Dilys and Dolly
Competitive salary
How To Apply
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, email us on applications@sistersandseekers.com.
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on applications@sistersandseekers.com to see if we have any other opportunities that may be better suited!