Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.



JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.



We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Designer:

Own Brand

Responsible to:

Apparel Lead Designer

Department:

Own Brand

Location:

JD Sports Fashion plc, Edinburgh House Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Hours:

Full time

Salary:

Dependant on Experience

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

The creation of seasonal trend reports for the business. Utilise the Trend reports to drive Brand direction, creating Customer profile documents and Brand mood boards for your brands. Generate Seasonal Trip and Retail reports Manage the Design process in line with critical path timelines. Mentor Junior Members of the team. Lead design engagement through new technology innovations and sustainable practices. Engaging in 3D design and building technical 3D designs and graphical work along with AI. Design coherent, directional, relevant ranges in line with the research and any direction provided. Ensuring line-art/ tech packs are to the highest level of quality. Liaise with the buying team, leading the direction of the brands. Create clear, detailed functional and technical CAD's as appropriate and upload onto the PLM creating the Tech Pack. Fully utilise pantones to ensure clear colour communication throughout the business. Create and maintain Branding / Packaging line-art / Packs / PLM Work closely with Product Development on new fabrics, trims, techniques and fits in line with the brand requirements. Liaisie with the Product Developer with the fit and finish of prototype samples. Monitor sales information on a weekly basis. Continually assess market trends both internally (within JD Group) and externally (competition) including the JD interantional markets. Visit JD Stores on a regular basis. Fully utilise trend prediction agencies such as WGSN. Ensure you are aware of new factories and their techniques (i.e. new washes, print or embroidery techniques) Attend Tradeshow local and internationally to ensure you are at the forefront of Trend Forecasting. Visit factories where appropriate to develop your knowledge of manufacturing techniques in partnership with the Development Team

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

Strong working knowledge of Adobe suite is essential. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. Excellent time management skills. Strong presentational skills is essential. Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage, however full training is available. 3D Design would be an advantage. Experience of mixed gender design along with accessories. Graphical experience is essential.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.



Thank you for your time



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