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New Look

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be proficient in design software, have strong technical skills, effective presentation abilities, and experience in outerwear design. Team player with a commercial eye and supplier experience needed.
  • You will design key outerwear, manage the design process, create tech packs, collaborate with buying teams, source fabrics, mentor juniors, and ensure product quality aligns with trends.

Requirements

  • Proficient in PC/Mac with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, and Word.
  • Strong technical specification skills and excellent understanding of design processes.
  • Proven ability to present work effectively to senior management, influencing buying decisions.
  • Experienced in managing workload according to critical path deadlines.
  • Strong commercial eye with in-depth customer knowledge and trend prediction skills.
  • Exceptional team player with great communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experienced in working with international suppliers and knowledgeable in outerwear fabrics and construction.
  • Fashion Design qualification, with previous experience as an Outerwear Designer in a high street fashion brand or supplier.

Responsibilities

  • Identify key Outerwear & Tailoring items and volume trends, ensuring alignment with customer profiles and market demands.
  • Drive new trends commercially, designing products with the brand's handwriting and customer in mind.
  • Manage the critical path from design concept to final samples, reacting to market changes and challenges.
  • Create detailed tech packs for outerwear designs, including fabrications, construction guidelines, and trims.
  • Collaborate with Buying teams to build cohesive, fashionable, and commercially strong ranges.
  • Source new fabrics, conduct competitor analysis, and identify new supplier opportunities to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Mentor and coach junior designers while supporting the wider design strategy and team collaboration.
  • Work closely with QA to ensure design direction and customer trends are reflected in product fit and quality.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Designer for the London Office.

What type of designer are you seeking for this role?

We are looking for a Senior Outerwear & Tailoring Designer.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A fashion design qualification and previous experience as an Outerwear Designer in a high street fashion brand or supplier are required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Proficiency in PC/Mac with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, and Word is necessary.

Is experience with international suppliers important for this position?

Yes, experience in working with international suppliers and knowledge of outerwear fabrics and construction is important.

What kind of team environment can I expect?

You can expect a close-knit team that values teamwork, great communication, and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor other designers?

Yes, mentoring and coaching junior designers is part of the role.

What benefits does New Look offer to its employees?

New Look offers a variety of benefits including a generous staff discount, access to discounts on top retailers, a private pension scheme, profit-related bonus scheme, and enhanced family leave policies.

What kind of design process will I be involved in?

You will manage the critical path from design concept to final samples, ensuring alignment with market changes and customer demands.

Is flexible working available for this position?

Yes, while this is a full-time role, we are open to discussing flexible working patterns based on the output needed for the role.

New Look

#ThatNewLookFeeling 💜

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At New Look, everything that we do is for the love of fashion. We’ve been bringing the latest fashion to the high-street since 1969. We’re now a global, multichannel brand offering on-trend, value-fashion for women, men and teenage girls. Even after 50 years we’ve stayed true to our original mission of delivering fabulous products at a price our customers can afford. It’s our colleagues today that continue our journey to create a New Look that everyone loves. It’s our values that inspire us every day - we play to win, we are customer obsessed, we work as one…and it starts with you. We are always on the lookout for talented, passionate people to join our New Look team.