Junior Outerwear Designer

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

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.

THE ROLE

As a Junior Outerwear Designer you will be responsible for supporting the creation of our products in line with the brand strategic design brief, the commercial and aesthetic needs of our Brand. Junior Designers are passionate brand advocates with an aptitude for creating beautiful ranges, designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties.
You share our passion for fashion We look for individuals who can act as a brand ambassador and who are believers in the power of an amazing outfit. You'll have experience at an assistant designer or senior assistant designer level. You'll have the ability to work cross functionally with other teams and have great passion for our products.. Day to day you will play a pivotal role in designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties.

About The Team
The Design department is the epicentre of our DNA and influences every part of our brand. We play a key role in setting the tone and direction of the brand visually, commercially and ensure that our customers receive the product they desire.

What You'll Be Doing (key 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.

What We're Looking For (skills & Qualifications)

• 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.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What We Stand For
The Customer is the Boss
We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team
We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will
We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible
We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future