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Wovens Designer

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The White Company

20d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive womenswear design experience, strong sketching skills, commercial acumen, a BA in Fashion/Textiles, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD.
  • You will gather trends, create design spec packs, collaborate with teams, source materials, and develop commercially viable wovens while ensuring timely delivery and market relevance.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a womenswear designer with an international fashion brand ideally at TWC level of the market (entry luxury)
  • Strong sketching and cad skills
  • Strong track record with creative & commercial success and experience working within a retail BMDT team
  • BA degree in Fashion/Textiles design or equivalent
  • Commercial handwriting and understanding of TWC brand, style and customer and the ability to design stand-out pieces from our competitive set
  • Ability to work within a team building relationships based on shared values and respect
  • Good verbal and visual communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues, suppliers and others at all levels
  • Excellent sketch & spec skills to understand garment production. Computer skills ideally to include Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD
  • Appetite for design influences and a strong eye. An original thinker
  • Able to work under own initiative & the flexibility to do a variety of tasks
  • Strong enthusiasm for TWC as a brand
  • Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities

Responsibilities

  • Gather trends and inspiration for product ranges and create design product spec packs for wovens.
  • Constantly developing the range working closely with the buying and technical teams and suppliers to translate your designs into commercially viable product advising on construction, details, or artworks. Ensure the range evolves and continues to meet the demands of TWC customer.
  • Work alongside the Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure your ideas are communicated.
  • Ensure all designs are executed and meet your departments’ critical path dates.
  • Working alongside the Design manager to produce a co-ordinated clothing collection with the ability to ensure your designs can be used as part of the key outfits and key looks.
  • Sourcing from the supply base and building relationships with suppliers.
  • Travelling and researching directional and comparative trend and product direction.
  • Reacting to sales information and designing commercially relevant ranges.
  • Identifying & sourcing new yarns or components for new sample development to drive new product and range development for the customer.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of the market, supplier base, competition, and customer requirements across your departments in particular.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Woven Designer at The White Company?

The primary role is to design across all woven categories, including denim, while supporting the Design Manager in delivering the TWC Clothing strategy and developing designs that enhance the brand image, strengthen market position, and increase profits.

What qualifications are needed for the Woven Designer position?

A BA degree in Fashion/Textiles design or an equivalent qualification is required, along with extensive experience as a womenswear designer, ideally at the entry luxury level.

What skills should a candidate possess for this role?

Candidates should have strong sketching and CAD skills, a track record of creative and commercial success, good verbal and visual communication skills, and computer skills including Photoshop and Illustrator.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role involves traveling and researching directional and comparative trends and product direction.

What is the working schedule like for this role?

The position allows for a hybrid working schedule with options to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Are there benefits related to health and wellness?

Yes, the company offers private healthcare, including additional Babylon Digital Healthcare based on contract duration, as well as a pension scheme and life assurance.

How does The White Company support employee development?

They offer structured support through their in-house Learning and Development Hub, along with a focus on continued professional development.

What kind of employee discounts are available?

Employees are entitled to discounts of up to 50% and access to regular sample sales.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

The White Company is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

What perks are offered to employees beyond salary and benefits?

Additional perks include a daily fruit basket, provided tea and coffee, social events throughout the year, and a Volunteer Day with a charity of choice.

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The White Company

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’ve been making impeccably stylish, beautifully designed products, principally in white, for over 25 years. Think style not fashion, quality not quantity and an attention to detail that extends through everything we do – from the hand-stitching on a luxurious high thread-count pillowcase to our second-to-none customer service. We believe it’s the little things that matter. Precious moments of uncomplicated happiness are our constant inspiration and it is with those in mind that we design and create edited collections made to last and become an intimate part of our lives. We spend time developing our product ranges and put the same care and attention to detail into selecting the best people to join our growing and innovative business. From retail stores and ecommerce to Buying & Merchandising, quality experts, our support services, qualified accountants and visual/creative experts - The White Company inspires passion from all its people, and a genuine commitment to each other.

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