Job Descrption
From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to anomni-channelbusiness serving millions of customers… we're New Look.
Ourpurpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. It's a busy and exciting time for the brand and we’re on the hunt for a Senior Designer to join our growing Creative team. This role is a 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Design is where it all starts. The dynamic creative hub that sets the vision and inspiration behind the product. Delivering the overarching trends in fashion and culture that inspires the whole business.
We create and design the trends key items, and palettes and work closely with the buying, merchandising and our supplier teams to deliver the product that our customers love and give them that New Look feeling they crave.If you enjoy working in a fast paced, exciting environment, juggling multiple plates and having a good laugh as you do – then the New Look... Design team is for you! You will put the customer at the heart of everything you do, developing and delivering on trend and on brand ranges that maximise sales opportunity. You will identify key department blocks, delivering key items in a commercial way, and landing newness and seasonal trend! You will be an integral part of the design team whilst working closely with Buying/Merchandising & QA’s.
Drive new trends commercially, designing products with the brand's handwriting and customer in mind.
Manage the critical path from design concept to final samples, reacting to market changes and challenges.
Source new fabrics, conduct competitor analysis, and identify new supplier opportunities to maintain competitive advantage.
Mentor and coach junior designers while supporting the wider design strategy and team collaboration.
Work closely with QA to ensure design direction and customer trends are reflected in product fit and quality.
Proficient in PC/Mac with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, and Word.
Strong technical specification skills and excellent understanding of design processes.
Strong commercial eye with in-depth customer knowledge and trend prediction skills.
Exceptional team player with great communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
Fashion Design qualification, with previous experience as an Outerwear Designer in a high street fashion brand or supplier.
You’ll *love* our generous staff discount – 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
Plan for you retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
We’re all about celebrating our success, so we have a profit-related bonus scheme.
Upgrade your commute with our company car allowance – you can use it to buy, lease or fund your current vehicle.
Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
Receive quick access to consultations and treatments with AXA Private Medical Scheme, paid for by us.
Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
No worries, enjoy a free breakfast on us!
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. Job Family RDC000 - Creative Design Generalist/Multidiscipline
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