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Form of work**CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK**
What you will do
- Ensure that the product ranges are developed in line with the creative vision of the brand founder
- Design and develop a range of products and collections
- Plan the vision for a season through extensive research for future drops alongside the brand founder and design team
- Prepare for the on-time executive of each collection from sampling to complete handover to production
- Continually strive to find innovative fabrics, trims, prints, finishes and technique
- Have a great understanding of culture- past and present, and translate that into clothing
- Manage design process from conception to final styling
- Market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques
- Collaborate with team members to select seasonal themes and create new concepts
- Create product sketches and technical drawings
- Review product for style and fit, and revise if necessary
- Present story, mood board, and color boards to the team
- Work with the founder to decide the design direction of the brand each season
- Ability to communicate with manufacturers daily and effectively
- Oversee and manage product life cycle from inception through to final- update sample tracker and critical path
- Create product listings on the website and know all products extremely well
- Work with a merchandiser to analyze sales performance to inform design direction
- Lead all fittings: schedule fittings based on when items are received from manufacturers, gather necessary models or team members for try-on, and review product for style, measurement, fit, and fabric revisions. Clearly and expertly document, and communicate all feedback accurately to the manufacturers.
- Document and archive all work on the drive in an organized and structured manner
- Test the quality of samples (wash tests, all-day wear test, etc.) to ensure that the fabric and sewing of the garment are excellent
- Your profile:
- Minimum 7 years experience, with proven competence in outerwear design
- Excellent knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, 3D experience (CLO user).
- Keen sense of menswear fashion and trends.
- Creative and strategic thinker.
- An understanding of and passion for sustainability within design.
- Organisational talent, assertiveness, strong communication skills, very good structuring ability.
- Strong understanding of commerciality within a brand.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, open-minded and team player.
Your benefits:
- Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
- Made for Me: three days in Ashcorp and two days working remotely. Our hybrid working model "Ashcorp of work" is as individual as your personal needs.
- Sustainability is one of our key values and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal, and climate protection, and human rights.
- Does innovation drive you? Same for us! We have digitized most of our workflows
- Exclusive discounts for shopping: benefit from discounts for company products and exclusive access to new collections.
- Yearning for career growth; we provide opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global brand.
- Travel opportunities to attend trade shows, industry events, and meetings with international partners.
Ashcorp is dedicated to supporting a more ethical and inclusive industry. We believe that diversity in all forms makes the workplace conductive and richer. This gives everyone to express their talents, both individually and collectively. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual
