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Junior Designer - Womenswear & Trend

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The Very Group

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need womenswear design experience, trend analysis skills, CAD proficiency, and the ability to collaborate on product development while creating commercial, cohesive collections.
  • You will research trends, create boards and reports, develop designs, collaborate with teams, source materials, and present ideas while ensuring designs are commercially viable and customer-focused.

Requirements

  • You must have previous experience within Womenswear fashion at an assistant or Junior level who is interested in a new challenge
  • Previous experience working within a womenswear team, preferably working on trends
  • Detailed understanding of the process of designing a womenswear department
  • Ability to produce trend boards, colour, catwalk reports and shop reports for multiple womenswear categories
  • Knowledge of fabric, and ability to translate this into trends
  • Knowledge of colour, graphics and print, and ability to incorporate this into trends clearly
  • Ability to take responsibility for a womenswear product category, which includes independent research, product development and range building with a buying team
  • Strong skills in CAD (illustrator, photoshop, Indesign)
  • Ability to create clear and detailed design packs to be sent to the supply chain
  • Ability to translate initial ideas and concepts into commercial designs
  • Working closely with buying teams to create a cohesive and saleable collection
  • Working closely with the technical team, advising factories on fabric, fit, construction and details
  • Sourcing from the supply base and building strong relationships with suppliers
  • Reacting to sales information and designing commercially relevant, fashion-forward trends and ranges with our customer in mind
  • Have strong presentation skills and be confident to present designs in meetings
  • London or Liverpool based only
  • We are only accepting applicants who have Womenswear design experience

Responsibilities

  • Researching trend and product direction for both speed to market and long lead also trend across multiple categories.
  • Ability to produce trend boards, colour, catwalk reports and shop reports for multiple womenswear categories.
  • Knowledge of fabric, and ability to translate this into trends.
  • Knowledge of colour, graphics and print, and ability to incorporate this into trends clearly.
  • If needed, the ability to take responsibility for a womenswear product category, which includes independent research, product development and range building with a buying team.
  • Strong skills in CAD (illustrator, photoshop, Indesign).
  • Ability to create clear and detailed design packs to be sent to the supply chain.
  • Ability to translate initial ideas and concepts into commercial designs.
  • Working closely with buying teams to create a cohesive and saleable collection.
  • Working closely with the technical team, advising factories on fabric, fit, construction and details.
  • Sourcing from the supply base and building strong relationship with suppliers.
  • Reacting to sales information and designing commercially relevant, fashion-forward trends and ranges with our customer in mind.
  • Have strong presentation skills and be confident to present designs in meetings.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Junior Designer - Womenswear & Trend.

Where is the job location for this role?

The job is based in either London or Liverpool.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent role.

What type of experience is required for this job?

Previous experience within a womenswear team at an assistant or Junior level is required.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Junior Designer?

Key responsibilities include researching trends, producing trend boards, developing product categories, and collaborating with buying and technical teams.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Strong skills in CAD software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign are necessary.

Is this position focused solely on womenswear?

Yes, this role is specifically focused on womenswear design and trends.

Do I need to have experience in fabric and print knowledge?

Yes, a detailed understanding of fabric, color, graphics, and print is required for this role.

Will I be expected to present designs?

Yes, strong presentation skills are required, and you will need to confidently present designs in meetings.

Are we accepting applications from candidates without womenswear design experience?

No, we are only accepting applicants who have womenswear design experience.

The Very Group

Making good things easily accessible to more people so they can live life well.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Very Group is a retail and e-commerce company that operates various online retail brands, including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com. They offer a wide range of products across categories such as fashion, home, electrical, and beauty. The ultimate mission of The Very Group is to provide a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for their customers, offering a diverse range of high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Their purpose is to inspire and enable their customers to express their individuality, style, and aspirations through their products and services. The Very Group aims to be a trusted destination for online shopping, delivering convenience, choice, and value while creating meaningful connections with their customers and fostering long-term loyalty.

Culture & Values

  • Trusted

    We're empowered and committed to deliver. We take our responsibilities seriously. Our customers, colleagues and partners can count on us.

  • Ambitious

    We thrive on being the best. We've achieved extraordinary things and we're hungry for more. We push ourselves every day to create the best experience for our customers and the best outcome for our business.

  • Proud

    Our customers are our world. We're passionate about our customers and what's important to them. We're proud of our history and excited about our future.

  • Innovative

    We go after ideas that make a difference. We constantly search for ways to improve, both big and small. We're adaptive, resilient and we learn as we go.

  • Together

    We're unbeatable when we collaborate. We're one team, working towards one ambition. We're at our best when we focus, support each other and celebrate our progress

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model

    Our people can split their time between home and office working to make the day work for them. We want our people to be hyper-productive at home and hyper collaborative in the office, so we’ve invested in reconfiguring our workspaces and investing in our tech to support everyone to do just that.

  • Pump it up!

    Our on-site gym includes all the equipment you need to get a sweat on, plus plenty of classes per week including lunchtime yoga, early morning HIIT and personal training options.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Save on commute costs and improve your health with our Bike2Work scheme. Colleagues can save up to 42% on the cost of bicycles and/or equipment to make getting to work as hassle-free as possible.

  • Annual bonuses

    We offer annual bonus opportunities based on business performance and individual contribution