Job Description

Menswear Assistant Designer - Outlets

Full-Time

Kingston-on-Thames

Crew Clothing Company was founded in Salcombe in 1993. Today Crew is a great British brand, and our success lies in our authentic passion for producing great looking, well-made clothes. We now have more than 110 stores and a thriving website, and the business continues to grow.


Our people are at the heart of our company. With a passion for exceptional service, and a love for our product, our team is dedicated to offering the best customer experience - nothing is too much trouble.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a Menswear Assistant Designer to come and join the outlet team and be responsible for the designs and design pack set ups for all Menswear product in Outlet. This comprises of a mix of new versions of previous Prime bestsellers but also driving newness and focusing on categories where Outlet out performs the Prime range due to us having a younger, wider customer base.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the Design function in:

Designing and developing a full range of with direction from the Senior Designer and Head of Design. Researching all areas needed to design a commercial balanced range such as current and previous sales figures, seasonality, trend and yarn development. Presenting range to management at sketch review. Responsible for creation of highly accurate design packs and liaison with supply base to ensure samples are delivered on time Ensure Crew Clothing Core ranges and continuity product are relevant and commercial and update where needed.

Key Accountabilities:

Accountable for the ownership of key areas within menswear outlet. Accountable for hitting all critical path deadlines and ensuring a full range of samples for sign off. Following the seasonal process from concept to product handover. Attend first fittings for all the range to ensure design intent is met Strong teamwork across the design function as well as working closely with Buying, Merchandising and Tech teams. Proactively finding all sales and brand knowledge needed to build a balanced range Accountable for bringing a high level of creativity

Cross-functional working:

Working with the options given by Merchandising and understanding the range balance. Work with buying teams to build a commercial range and understand range balance within the context of the total business. Collaboratively working with tech teams in fits to make sure quality is excellent and design intent is met. Professionally raising concerns over issues that might arise over all areas of product development with suppliers / factories or the internal team to your line manager to seek to resolve Working with the rest of the design team on joint projects and ranges as well as any departmental jobs to help the department run smoothly. Reacting to sales and working into OTB efficiently alongside the Buying teams & the Head of design to ensure in season opportunities are taken Leading by example of deadline achievement, professional cross-functional liaison, fresh thinking and proven track record of sales success.

Skills & Experience:

A minimum of 1 years experience in a similar brand, or comparable retailer, work at a Design Assistant capacity Able to demonstrate relevant professional experience/professional or academic qualifications Ability to influence & communicate effectively, with excellent people skills Computer literate (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel) Understanding of knitted garment construction, pattern cutting and finishing Excellent eye for detail and quality
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