Senior Designer - Womenswear

Senior Designer - Ladieswear | Yorkshire | 2 Days in HO | £50K + Car Allowance, BUPA Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with one of the uK's leading home and fashion retailers, on the recruitment of a Senior Designer - Fashion. Our client has a global footprint with sales all over the globe. They are lucky enough that they possess one of the best cultures and working environments in the North with a very strong head office team in place. The position of Senior Designer on Womenswear will be responsible for the following: • Design to the required brief and curate and develop commercial ranges in line with the target customer and brand DNA. • Work with the design team to pull together seasonal trends and colour palettes. • Conduct research, comp shops, catwalk analysis and trend prediction to keep up to date with current and seasonal trends. • Compile seasonal key shapes to present during strategy meetings. • Participate in range reviews with the buyers. • Work... closely with the buying team on product development and evolution of the range. • Work closely with the print designer to ensure the ranges have the correct print balance. • Work closely with QA when briefing out tech packs to factories. • Constantly review ranges and amend accordingly in line with company trade data and in season trends. • Work with Merchandiser on option count to plan and flow for the season. • Build relationships with key suppliers and attend regular supplier meetings. • Participate in relevant Far East and European factory visits for seasonal product development. • Participate in relevant European shopping trips for inspiration. • Manage the Assistant Designer and their development, conducting regular 1:1's . Provides coaching, advice and guidance so they can work effectively and deliver on their annual objectives. • Work closely with Head of Design in delivering the seasonal company strategies. To be considered for the position of Senior Designer, you will offer the following: • Fashion design degree or equivalent • Proven experience of designing in a Retail and/or Mail Order environment, in order to meet the Company's targets • Proficient in Photoshop/and or illustrator. • High level range planning skills • Broad related product experience • Excellent organisational skills Apply today to find out more. BBBH31748 Apply Job!