Fashion Designer
Boohoo
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver balanced and extensive design research e. g. using directional shopping, fabric fairs, catwalk awareness to create unique product lines.
- Monitor and evaluate the commercial potential of designs within own area and can articulate key shapes and volume lines.
- Responsible for creation of concept board/packs for design presentations.
- Create technical packs consistent for suppliers to translate. Wide technical knowledge utilised to support technical team to create best fit garments.
- Liaising with peers within the Buying and Merchandising teams to fully support the overall delivery of a profitable and commercial range.
- Travel to our supplier bases for seasonal sourcing of key fabric and new opportunities and ideas.
- Take ownership of categories, ensuring your product is available for all look books, campaigns and ecommerce shoots.
- Flexibility to travel locally between our London and Manchester offices and offshore when required.
- Proven experience within a previous design role (multi-product womenswear preferred).
- Experience in managing and developing a team to be the best versions of themselves.
- Excellent with CAD systems, such as Photoshop and Illustrator
- For fashion, we never follow trends; we set them. Are you a trend leader?
- Comfortable working at pace. Agility is something you pride yourself on
- Highly trend driven with a good understanding of commercial appeal
- Fast thinking and adaptable in highly demanding situations
- Must be highly self-motivated with strong organisational skills and time management.
- Ability to meet deadlines is essential
- Relevant experience in similar role and excellent Competitor Knowledge
- Awareness of latest design trends + ability to apply relevant styles to our branding
- Bonus, Pension, Share Schemes, Private Medical, Life Assurance
- 40% discount across 4 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
- You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes- where your impact on the business will also impact you!
- Benefits that support your health and wellbeing