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3 weeks ago
Are you ready to join one of the UK’s leading Apparel License suppliers? This is a role that is not to be missed
We are seeking a motivated License Children's Wear Designer to join the toddler design team based in our Maldon, Essex Office.
Who are we?:
The Blues Group is one of the UK’s leading Apparel License suppliers.
Our brands and what we do is pretty specialised, we have 5 different divisions that make up our group: Dennicci (Babywear), Blues Clothing (Toddler Daywear), Blues Nightwear (Kids & Adult Nightwear), Blues Dressing up, and Brecrest (Baby & Teen Sportswear).
As a license supplier, we have the privilege to work with some amazing licenses such as Disney, Looney Tunes, Peter Rabbit & Warner Bros.
So, what will the role involve and what will you do?
This position reports to the Design Manager and works in partnership with the Design teams, merchandising teams, and production teams across our offices.
Core to the role is the ability to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs for clothing and accessories, impeccable attention to detail and to achieve and maintain the highest level of design, service, and quality for our customers and suppliers ensuring the Group standards are always met. This role demands creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences. You will contribute and support the business to achieve agreed objectives, commercial success, and organisational growth in line with the Group’s business strategy.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:
- Stay up to date on current fashion trends, materials, and techniques and analyse competitor products to inform the design process
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
- Generate and maintain a high standard of design within the customer brief, working to a customer CP per phase.
- Create concept boards and mood boards for each season or collection.
- Collaborate with product development teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and cost-effective.
- Work closely with suppliers to understand and source appropriate materials and trims, considering capabilities and limitations.
- Consider sustainability and ethical practices when selecting materials.
- Collaborate with the production team to refine designs and resolve technical issues.
- Maintain design development from the initial meeting with the customer
- Regular store visits/shop reports
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the customer base when creating designs.
- Stay informed about industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Assist the Senior Designer with the coaching and development of Assistant/Junior designers
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure best sellers are covered.
Administration:
- Coordinate with the Senior Designer and Account Manager to ensure price needs are met at the design stage.
- Complete tech packs when required
- Support junior members of the team in checking initial samples and 1st sample comments.
- Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved.
- Attend licensor showcases and share with the wider team.
Communication:
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across the group
- Clearly communicate design concepts and specifications to manufacturers and production teams.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually appealing product presentations and promotional materials.
Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in children's wear design, preferably with a focus on licensed products.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work in licensed children's clothing.
• Excellent understanding of current fashion trends and market demands in children's wear.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field or relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday entitlement
- Central location with free parking
- Team drinks and localised team events
- Pension salary sacrifice
- Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform
- Employee assistance programme
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