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Junior Outerwear Designer

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AllSaints

17d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in outerwear design, a fashion degree, strong teamwork skills, technical fitting experience, commercial awareness, hand drawing and Illustrator proficiency.
  • You will collaborate on designs, create mood and style boards, source materials, analyze trends, and build supplier relationships to deliver customer-focused outerwear collections.

Requirements

  • A strong commercial background working from conception through to production at an Assistant Designer or Senior Assistant Designer level on outerwear
  • A degree in Fashion Design with a specialist focus on outerwear is preferable.
  • Ability to work with Buying, Sales and Production.
  • A natural at building relationships internally and externally at all levels.
  • Collaborative in your approach when working in a team.
  • Proven experience of working with a technical team to fit all samples through to production.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to design to price point.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit always striving to do better.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident drawing by hand, but also proficient with illustrator.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with Designers to support the design and conception to production from our outerwear category
  • Create mood boards, draft sketches, using trend research, competitive shops and catwalk inspiration
  • Confidently produce style boards, taking ideas from concept through to tech and sourcing packs
  • Source and place sample orders of raw materials
  • Issuing of all styles with specs/swatches/layouts etc
  • Researching, development, and design, including identifying key shapes for the season, colour, fabric and building a range to suit our customer base
  • Building relationships with Suppliers and Mills, attending regular meetings with them
  • The Customer is Boss! Anticipating the needs of our customer, using sales data, customer profile analytics and trend research to deliver commercial product ranges
  • You will also work alongside the buying teams to react to sales information and present design ideas and develop products to drive the range
  • Reviewing the collections with the Directors and the Buying team

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Junior Outerwear Designer at AllSaints?

The primary responsibility is to support the creation of outerwear products in line with the brand's strategic design brief while considering commercial and aesthetic needs.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A degree in Fashion Design with a specialist focus on outerwear is preferable, along with experience at an Assistant Designer or Senior Assistant Designer level.

What skills are important for a Junior Outerwear Designer?

Important skills include strong commercial awareness, collaboration abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in drawing and using Illustrator.

Where is the design team located?

The design team is based in East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch.

What is the work environment like at AllSaints?

The work environment at AllSaints promotes collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of responsibility, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and team unity.

How does the Junior Outerwear Designer collaborate with other teams?

The designer will work cross-functionally with buying, sales, and production teams to ensure that design ideas align with customer needs and market trends.

Is there an opportunity for growth in this position?

Yes, there is an opportunity for growth as Junior Designers can contribute to the brand’s exciting future plans while developing their design skills.

Does the company provide support for professional development?

While not explicitly stated in the job description, AllSaints seeks passionate individuals who strive to do better, indicating an environment that values professional growth.

What is the significance of customer feedback in this role?

The customer is considered the boss, meaning anticipating customer needs and reacting to sales information is crucial for delivering commercial product ranges.

Are there benefits associated with this position?

Yes, there are perks and benefits offered from local businesses, including discounts on food, shopping, and health & beauty, as part of working in the Shoreditch area.

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Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Here at AllSaints we pride ourselves on our customer centric global team and our vision to continually make the coolest clothes to evoke emotion for our customers worldwide. AllSaints is proud to be identified as one team; everything about our style and creativity is curated in-house, from store design and construction to our brand image & clothing design. We are truly an agile business which works at pace and takes responsibility in the work we produce. We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this. WHAT WE STAND FOR THE CUSTOMER IS THE BOSS We are determined to make it as easy as possible for our customers to enjoy our brand ONE TEAM #weareallsaints and we win by winning together WE DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL We pay attention to detail and we work with pace to deliver our goals WE ARE RESPONSIBLE We step up to look after each other, our customers, our suppliers and partners, our communities, and our planet