Fatface
Location
Havant, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Looking for the next adventure? Named in The Sunday Times 2023 Best Places to Work now is a great time to join our journey and build your career. Who are we? For over 30 years, we¿ve travelled, we¿ve laughed, we¿ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. Our purpose is to bring style and positivity to our customers lives through the clothes we make, the things we do and the values we have. We are Made for Life. Considered style. Trusted quality. Sustainably sourced. Proud to be a B Corp TM. Equality and inclusion isn¿t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary: As a Junior Designer you will supporting the main category designer and be responsible for key products within a range. Working in conjunction with other category designers and buyers to create a collection for the department, help shape range direction and focal points as appropriate. Creating commercial yet innovative & unique ranges that deliver the FatFace style, attention to detail and product that is built to last. Role Responsibilities: To design and develop FatFace products appropriate to the trends and produce design briefs/packs for the direct supply base and to achieve high quality first samples within the critical path timing To develop garments for own category and department design team where needed Conduct market research to identify what the latest trends are and competitors ranges Providing advice on initial samples, ensuring manufactured garments match initial design specifications Liaise with Buyers on costs/margins to ensure that the range can realistically be bought within given budgets Design ranges with the Buyer based on sales and trend information. CAD work including producing design packs, manipulating artworks, graphics and prints CAD range plans to ensure choice, newness and a balanced range offered to customers Liaising with suppliers on product and design detail. Present ranges to team and directors for sign off and adjustments Support senior designer in research themes and directions for design presentation Create and present trend packs, mood boards and forecasts to include key items for following seasons in preparation for department strategy & sign off Skills and Experience: Degree or equivalent in Fashion based subject Experience at Assistant/junior Designer level Experience working for authentic casual or outdoors brands Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with externals and Senior Management Good research skills: Ability to organise and prioritise workload Role Competencies: Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brand Knowledge of garment construction, treatments, fabrics and sustainable choices Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop. Indesign and Illustrator) Understanding of colour stories and levels Ability to convey designs from paper to 3D design Good Knowledge of Factory processes Creative and able to convey vision of Fat Face Brand Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range & competitors Demonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplace Accountable for Resources: Represents the brand image and handwriting ¿ impacting on a wide area of customer facing brand collateral and seasonal communications. The visual proposition of these assets can strongly effect sales, plus both brand integrity and customer brand loyalty. Our Benefits Include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Perkbox our online platform to use from day one (this includes amazing online discounts, home workouts, wellbeing content, popular brand discounts e.c.t) THRIVE Our learning management system- access from day one with 1000¿s of pieces of learning Dental Insurance (employee funded) Pension scheme EAP support around the clock- UNUM/Retail Trust/ Fashion Textiles Support Critical illness/Death in service for Salaried staff Sick pay allowances O2 phone discount Eye Tests/contributions to glasses Sabbatical leave in line with service Enhanced Family Friendly polices i.e. Maternity Leave Refer a friend scheme
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