designer
Responsibility
- researching, interpreting & designing our knitwear range in line with our relaxed glamour ethos, applying a soft handwriting
- researching and Developing Trends
- continually shopping ideas for new shapes/trims etc and always having a strong commercial awareness of key competitors
Show more +11 - being the true Knit expert - keeping abreast of relevant current and future trends for your area, sharing ideas and inspirational references, and interpreting the Mint Velvet versions of key trends and shapes - always thinking of end use
- visiting inspirational shops/markets/print fairs and other locations in the UK and abroad to research and progress ideas for print and product development, buying relevant samples and taking photos to illustrate findings
- visiting inspirational shops/markets/fabric and yarn fairs and more to research and progress relevant ideas for product development, working with our in house print and textile experts to collate relevant information for supplier sourcing packs, and visiting key suppliers to action new samples
- keeping abreast of current and future trends for all areas by constantly reviewing appropriate sources in all media formats, recommending ideas, sharing relevant inspirational materials and responding to the relevant trends for your area
- contributing to the overall design strategy by providing visuals and trend information to the team to help build the overall seasonal trend picture, including global lifestyle and product trends, ensuring we are always evaluating and responding to newness throughout the season
- spec’ing designs to a high standard, and working with your Buyer to ensure the correct interpretation of your design specs to deliver sample accuracy
- analysing the catwalk shows and summarising the key trends in your area; identifying and designing the Mint Velvet versions of key prints
- reviewing fit samples with your Buyer and Technologist as they come back from suppliers, proactively resolving any issues and ensuring we keep to our critical path
- continually reviewing the range with your Buyer to ensure choice and newness is offered, as well as ensuring we potentialise best sellers, and identify and address any missed opportunities
- presenting to the wider Design and Buying teams each season, ensuring you present a compelling picture of the design and product vision for your area, backing styles you feel strongly for
- supporting preparation for range builds, pulling relevant samples, hangers and strike offs together
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