Designer: Own Brand

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• The creation of seasonal trend reports for the business.
• Utilise the Trend reports to drive Brand direction, creating Customer profile documents and Brand mood boards for your brands.
• Generate Seasonal Trip and Retail reports
• Manage the Design process in line with critical path timelines.
• Mentor Junior Members of the team.
• Lead design engagement through new technology innovations and sustainable practices.
• Engaging in 3D design and building technical 3D designs and graphical work along with AI.
• Design coherent, directional, relevant ranges in line with the research and any direction provided. Ensuring line-art/ tech packs are to the highest level of quality.
• Liaise with the buying team, leading the direction of the brands.
• Create clear, detailed functional and technical CAD’s as appropriate and upload onto the PLM creating the Tech Pack.
• Fully utilise pantones to ensure clear colour communication throughout the business.
• Create and maintain Branding / Packaging line-art / Packs / PLM
• Work closely with Product Development on new fabrics, trims, techniques and fits in line with the brand requirements.
• Liaisie with the Product Developer with the fit and finish of prototype samples.
• Monitor sales information on a weekly basis.
• Continually assess market trends both internally (within JD Group) and externally (competition) including the JD interantional markets.
• Visit JD Stores on a regular basis.
• Fully utilise trend prediction agencies such as WGSN.
• Ensure you are aware of new factories and their techniques (i.e. new washes, print or embroidery techniques)
• Attend Tradeshow local and internationally to ensure you are at the forefront of Trend Forecasting.
• Visit factories where appropriate to develop your knowledge of manufacturing techniques in  partnership with the Development Team

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe suite is essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong presentational skills is essential.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage, however full training is available.
• 3D Design would be an advantage.
• Experience of mixed gender design along with accessories.
• Graphical experience is essential.