Knitwear and Jersey Designer

2 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Head Office Full time
Knitwear and Jersey Designer - Ben Sherman Head Office

Ben Sherman started out
in 1963 producing standout button down shirts from a factory in Brighton. Over
6 decades later the brand is still producing standout shirts, but has also
expanded to a full lifestyle collection rich in the brands DNA. From the early
days the brand has been linked to music and British subcultures and that
remains a core aspect of the brands appeal today.



We are on a fast paced
expansion to build the brand up through our own retail stores, key wholesale
partners and the boutique menswear stores that showcases the brand’s products
& aesthetic to our broad customer base. To succeed in this expansion we are
currently looking for talented, passionate individuals to drive the brand
forward through it’s next evolution.



If you are passionate
about being part of a British Heritage brand’s journey, why not join us?

Purpose of the role:

As our Knitwear and Jersey Designer, you will report directly
into our Brand Director designing and developing the seasonal ranges from
research, trend, yarns & structures, through to the development of garments
in collaboration with the development team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work as a team
    with the Brand director, designers, buyer & technical team to produce
    a range that reflects the Ben Sherman DNA with a modern, contemporary
    execution.
  • Undertake trend
    research and highlight emerging trends and opportunities for the brand.
    Conducting regular comp shops of competitors and aspirational brands.
    Sharing conclusions with the team and identifying opportunities.
  • Mapping out
    ideas against the range plan with the buyer and communicating these ideas
    at key meetings in a confident and enthusiastic manner. Maintaining a
    balance of commerciality and new seasonal ideas.
  • Creating CAD’s
    for all options in the range. Being able to self edit and make decisions
    of the styles & details prior to key contact points with the head of
    design. Exploration of colour at early & mid points of the design
    process. Designing structures & patterns each season that are unique
    to the brand.
  • Maintain and
    update all design overviews, CAD’s and make sheets throughout the design
    process.
  • Action seasonal
    proto & fabric developments with the buyers & technical team,
    handing over packs face to face.
  • Following
    development of samples through with the buying & tech team to approve
    fabrics, colours & proto fits from SMS samples through to bulk
    production.
  • Working
    autonomously day to day and planning workload throughout the season to
    meet key deadlines. Planning key reviews and contact points.
  • Building strong
    relationships with the category buyer and develop an understanding of
    suppliers capabilities, costs and limitations.
  • Presenting SMS range
    to the senior management team & sales teams where required.
  • In depth knowledge of best sellers
    & international market requirements to make informed decisions about
    the balance of the category options.
  • Understanding and driving forward
    the sustainability of the range through, being informed on upcoming yarn
    developments & techniques.
  • Assisting the Design
    Director where required.
Key Skills and Experience:
  • Experience in a
    similar role
  • Strong understanding of Knit &
    Jersey product, stitches, yarns, textures and limitations of the
    product
  • Collaborative approach to working
    in a product team
  • Strong commercial awareness and
    ability to design to price points
  • Creative flair and imagination
  • Able to create original
    print/pattern artworks
  • Effective communication skills
  • Engaging and work well with a
    range of teams across the business
  • Occasional travel to London and overseas when required

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