Senior Jersey Designer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ME AND EM Full time
Job Title: Senior Jersey Designer

Reporting to: Design Director

Location: London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it's fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role

As our Senior Jersey Designer, you will report directly into our Womenswear Design Director and work on trend, fabrication, research and mood direction through to the development of a collection in-line with the ME+EM identity.

Job Responsibilities:

Developing design concepts through inspiration and research for the womenswear collection to create a seasonal and on brand aesthetic. Design and create inspiring Jersey pieces that fully represent the brand's heritage and seasonal point of view by sketching, textile experimentation/development. Present design ideas at meetings with the Womenswear Design Director. Provide technical Jersey knowledge and support to the business as and where necessary Amending sketches, updating colour cards, completing an overview of sketch launches (including fabric and colour allocation). Work with key members of the Production and Development Team to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the collection. Understand garment construction and production constraints. Produce detailed tech packs and liaise with suppliers & factories confidently. Manage a junior designer, holding regular 121 sessions to provide feedback, and agree priorities and discuss progress.

About you:

Commercial Jersey design experience. Highly creative and trend driven with a true connection to Jersey design. Must be able to work in a fast-paced fashion environment. Good understanding of garment construction. Able to work on their own- take initiative and work as part of a team Employee Benefits:

33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays) A day off to celebrate your birthday. Pension Scheme Group Life and Income Protection Insurances Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Length of Service Award Refer a Friend Scheme Staff uniform for retail employees Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount Annual Volunteer Day Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Real Living Wage Employer Employee led committees Social events and biannual parties Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service. ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities' employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.

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