Job Title Junior Designer - Mens
Location George House
Employment Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Per Week 37.5
Salary Competitive salary plus benefits.
Category Product Development - SF
Closing Date 9 September 2024
We have an opening for a junior designer working across our Men's Casual Wovens Department which will cover Denim, Shirts, and Casual Bottoms.
As one of the largest clothing retailers in the UK we can offer opportunity to grow your career with us. We have a highly innovative design team and want to attract people that have ambition, drive and are innovative thinkers.
We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.
Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.
As a Junior Designer you will be responsible for researching and developing style led looks that are underpinned by amazing value. We want to know what you think; as a Junior Designer you will contribute to the Menswear design strategy with the customer at the heart of everything you do.
You will be responsible for:
Research of new Trends on a seasonal and rolling basis and support the Menswear Design team with the wider direction for the department. The presentation of Trend internally and to our supply partners. Build relationships with your buyers to deliver the trend and category direction in your departments from briefing, to range build and product sign off. Travel to develop product but also for Comparative and Directional Research. Network internally to promote your product categories. Build strong supplier relationships to deliver right product at right time. Critical Path management of your departments. Let's find out about you Strong experience within either a retail or manufacturing fashion design environment. Strong track record of researching and producing innovative designs in line with customer needs. Confidence working with suppliers to ensure we are leveraging all design capability to drive product development. A broad knowledge of CAD software (including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) and the desire to drive a more digital way of working. The ability to combine a number of research avenues – Trend forecasting books, blogs, social media to deliver innovative and commercial designs. Be able to work independently with support from the Design Manager to deliver to critical path deadlines. A strong understanding of producing tech packs and how to brief through to suppliers and factories. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
Work Where it Works Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you'll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
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