Junior Designer - Freelance at Pringle of Scotland Head Office | Harri Jobs

BOXPARK; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Kingston-Upon-Thames is seeking a Junior Designer for a freelance role. You'll support the design team by creating technical drawings, preparing presentation materials, and collaborating on product design. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical sketching and a passion for fashion and textiles. This role offers flexible working days and the chance to contribute to exciting collections.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating technical sketches and product design.
• Ability to assist in preparation of presentation materials.
• Knowledge of fabric and colour research.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist with product design for the collections.
• Prepare presentation materials for range reviews.
• Manage reference samples, sketches, and pantones.

Skills

Technical Drawing

Product Design

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Junior Designer, Freelance - 2/3 Days a week, Kingston-Upon-Thames

Pringle is famous for its knitwear. From classic Scottish cashmere to bold argyle diamonds and from Grace Kelly’s twinset to golfing icons, over two centuries this brand has embraced the traditional, the innovative and the unexpected. Today, Pringle is recognised as a pioneer of British knitwear and a champion of British heritage and fashion talent. Our modern knitwear collections are a celebration of two-hundred years of knitting knowledge and expertise, combined with a progressive outlook on modern life and style.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a Junior Designer to join the business and support the design team in the creation of technical drawings / CADs, presentational decks and product design support.

Responsibilities

• Product Design Support: Support and assist the design of the collections within the Pringle design team across all categories.
• Support with the preparation of the presentation boards for range reviews and buyer/product meetings. Create presentation materials for product range sign-off meetings. Work with the design team to keep up to date.
• Manage reference samples, fabric swatches, sketches and pantones during Design Meetings.
• Create flat technical sketches and packs for design development packs.
• Create design development packs with all appropriate components.
• Manage and maintain all information.

Colour and Fabric Research & Development

• Develop and update seasonal colour range boards, maintaining awareness of market colour direction and internal brand colour stories.
• Research market - identifying specific fabrics, yarns, jersey for the season, work with sourcing team and suppliers to source each fabric to meet the specific pricing needs of knitwear and jersey.
• Select each style’s fabric, trims, materials and colours that fit into the mood board direction and create style plans.
• Work with team to develop standards to maintain and grow the internal material library.

Team Collaboration

• Updating all VRP’s and CADs for the design team.