Junior Apparel Designer and Garment Technologist’

We have a great opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Apparel Designer and Garment Technologist to join the apparel design department of a leading action sports company. Reporting directly to Head of Apparel Creative, you will be working to assist with the design & development of our licensed apparel collections. Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on both men’s and women’s inline and SMU apparel programmes.
• Ensuring sample development remains on spec and within timeline.
• Ensuring garment fit, embellishments, trims and packaging all meet technical requirements.
• Working closely with the internal sales team to provide regular, concise and timely communication to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Creating and updating tech packs, producing CAD illustrations, technical drawings and graded garment size specifications.
• Keeping detailed records of and sealing samples.
• Attending weekly team meetings.
• Sharing best practice with colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Person Profile:

• Passionate about skateboarding, and fashion with strong knowledge of current market trends.
• Able to take direction and maintain excellent communication at all times.
• Work well in a close team environment, while also having the self-motivation to work independently.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure successful task completion.
• High degree of attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Degree level education (or equivalent experience) in fashion or related subject.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrication and the manufacturing process.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.

Required at Interview:

• Portfolio evidence (electronic or physical) of recently undertaken fashion design or related projects.

More about us:

Our vision is to connect with, excite and inspire whilst promoting an active lifestyle through our portfolio of global brands. We are dedicated to nurturing and growing brands strategically and sustainably. Our carefully considered stewardship and close vendor relationships serve to ensure long term brand equity.

We are a friendly, down to earth and hardworking team, with our Head Office located in Aztec West. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service, the opportunity to purchase additional holidays, in addition to lifestyle benefits, hybrid working and a fantastic working environment.