Job Description

MENSWEAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Where is it based: LEICESTER CITY CENTER - LE1

The hours:

9.00am - 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)

About Meesha Group

Meesha Group are the UK's number one fashion jersey print supplier. We print over 3 Million products each year and we are setting the pace in the industry with our extensive print knowledge and technical expertise.

We are ambitious and we certainly know our stuff when it comes to design and garment decoration.

We pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge and ability to understand every need of our customers and our knowledge within the printing environment.

Our design team have access to the most advanced current trends, equipment, software, print techniques and sampling studios worldwide.

We work with retailers, fashion houses, high end designers and world renowned brands and licenses worldwide.

Our ambition is to be the world's no.1 garment decoration and printing company and it is vital for us to attract top talent across the globe to help us realise our goals. If you're looking for an opportunity to go places and really take your career forward, we could be the perfect fit for you!

The Role

This role would suit an individual who has a background in Fashion, print and graphic design. Experienced use of Photoshop and Illustrator is essential and must be able to work to own initiative but also with a creative team of designers developing Print and Graphics for the high street. A commercial eye is a must for the development of consistently new trends.

Also, you must have the knowledge with being able to deliver products on budget, Extensive market research and comp shops, Keeping up to date with fashion trends including colours and shapes and also developing ranges and attending trade shows.

The Role - Menswear Graphic Designer

To collate, build knowledge and constantly update self of world trends in prints, graphics and all categories. Design and develop artworks into ranges for trends To develop prints & graphics for the design team to utilise on the various collections. Conduct market research to identify what the latest trends are and competitors ranges. Providing advice on initial samples, ensuring manufactured garments match initial design specifications. Managing and updating print library/archive for in house prints and prints from print studios Working with external print sources to solidify the customer print range. Assisting the print team across all departments with recolouring and putting prints into repeat tiles Reacting to sales information and design commercially relevant fashion forward prints A highly creative and hands on role, requiring excellent technical skills. Liaise with design team to understand and fulfil their print & graphic requirements. Liaise with sales team to understand what is/ what is not selling and adjust designs to accommodate CAD work including producing design packs, artworks, graphics and prints Liaising with customers on product and design detail. Research themes and directions for following collections Create and present trend packs with the team, Mood Boards and forecasts for following seasons.

Skills required - Menswear Graphic Designer

Great team player Excellent communication skills based on customer liason. Experience within a garment graphic design role is essential. Strong commercial awareness Fashion conscious & A keeness to keep up-to-date with the latest print techniques. Ability to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment At least 18 month graphic print design experience with menswear Advanced knowledge of the Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) A high level of CAD is essential (Photoshop/ Illustrator) Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels Responsible for individuals' time management.
As part of your application please submit some examples of your work either as an attachment or a link to a website.

The Package: *Commensurate with experience

Thank you!

For more information regarding this role,

Please email sunny(at)meeshagroup.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: We do not engage with recruitment agencies or pay any recruitment fees for this position.

The company Prohibits the charging of any recruitment fees to job applicants either directly or indirectly.

Any unsolicited CVs or candidate details submitted by agencies will be ignored with no fees paid for recruitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Menswear Graphic Designer: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person