Womenswear Designer, Formal Jersey – 12-Month Maternity Cover

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK retailer is seeking a creative Designer for their team, focusing on Formal Jersey for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves leading product ranges from design direction to managing an Assistant Designer. Candidates should have a solid background in Formal Jersey design and proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. The workplace emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a harmonious work-life balance, making it an ideal fit for passionate design professionals.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Formal Jersey design (Womenswear or Girlswear).
• Experience managing others or working within a retail/supplier environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead creativity in Formal Jersey product ranges.
• Translate global trends into accessible collections.
• Set design direction and manage an Assistant Designer.

Skills

Formal Jersey design expertise

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Technical skills for creating tech packs

Team player mindset

Job description

A prominent UK retailer is seeking a creative Designer for their team, focusing on Formal Jersey for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves leading product ranges from design direction to managing an Assistant Designer. Candidates should have a solid background in Formal Jersey design and proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. The workplace emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a harmonious work-life balance, making it an ideal fit for passionate design professionals.