Essentials Designer

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Essentials Designer to join a global business working across multiple brands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing seasonal ranges for multiple global womenswear and menswear brands, creating high-quality essentials and accessories that align with the brand's aesthetic and meet customer expectations. This role requires a deep understanding of essentials design, as well as garment and soft accessories construction alongside the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

You will be designing hats, scarves, gloves, loungewear and jersey underwear.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

1. Creating original and commercial designs predominantly for womenswear brands, including the design and development of underwear, loungewear, nightwear, gifting and soft accessories.
2. Designing capsule ranges of seasonal menswear essentials and soft accessories, including the design and development of underwear, loungewear, nightwear, gifting and soft accessories.
3. Participate in the planning and development of seasonal collections, ensuring they are cohesive and aligned with the brand's vision.
4. Ensuring collections are on-brand, trend-forward and commercially viable.
5. Supporting the Head of Department to ensure critical path deadlines are met from creative concept to completion.
6. Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics and yarns that meet design and production requirements.
7. Develop and maintain an understanding of current and future trends in essentials and accessories.
8. Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches.
9. Conduct fit sessions and sample reviews with the technical team.
10. Present collections to senior management.
11. Analyse market/sales data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions.
12. Constant communication and relationship building with factories, mills and in-country teams.

Person Specifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
2. At least 1-2 years' experience at a 'Designer' level within essentials design.
3. Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections across accessories/essentials.
4. High work ethic, integrity and reliability with a 'hands-on' attitude.
5. Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills.
6. Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite).
7. Good knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.
8. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
9. Creative yet commercial with a fashion-forward handwriting.
10. Collaborative team player with strong time management and a clear understanding of how to prioritise well.
11. Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to learn and grow.
12. Someone who can work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.