Job description
Kidswear Designer - George
Job reference 69258
Category
- Job Title :Kidswear Designer - George
- Location:George House - Lutterworth
- Employment Type:Full-time
- Contract Type:Fixed Term
- Shift Pattern:na
- Hours per Week:37.50
- Salary:Competitive salary plus benefits
- Category:Design
- Closing Date:6 February 2023
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Line ManagerEstella Arroyo
Are you an experienced Designer looking for a new challenge?
As an experienced designer in kidswear you will work as a senior member of the design team and be accountable for researching and developing exciting new ranges and executing the latest trends that will appeal to the George customer. You will play a pivotal role in the design strategy, planning and design product, ensuring quality, style and value is consistently delivered across the ranges.
Your Role
We want to know what you think. As a Designer you will have the ability to spot up and coming trends as well as commercial opportunities, you will lead the research of new trends and market information, informing our decision making and driving product development, whilst keeping the George customer at the heart of what we do.
You'll be a role model and provide coaching to our junior members of the team , supporting them in their own development and empowering them to design clothes that make people feel good.
About You
- Significant experience within either a retail or supply base fashion design environment and a strong track record of researching and producing innovative designs in line with customer needs
- Confidence working with UK and overseas suppliers/ factories to develop multi category product
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- An innovative approach and desire to drive a more digital way of working and the agility to flex your style, research and creativity across all product areas – juggling multiple critical paths
- A broad knowledge of CAD software (including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) as well as a strong critical path understanding will be key
If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At George we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based at George House, Lutterworth.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-
- £5,700 company car or car allowance plus discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be George and proud to be themselves.
If you would like the opportunity to find out more then make an application today. Please include examples of your work or a link to your online portfolio as part of your application.