Offers “Kering”

Expires soon Kering

Boys Print Designer

  • London (Greater London)
  • Social and cultural activities

Job description

Position: Boys Print Designer

Reporting to: Head Designer – Kidswear

Role Objective: To create unique and inspiring print designs and illustrations which reflect the creative director's vision and brand's image. The Print Designer will support the Head Designer through every aspect of the design process; from research to design, product knowledge and development. This is an exciting and varied role that requires a pro-active individual who thrives in a fast paced and vibrant environment but can remain calm under pressure.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please attach a portfolio, as we would love to see some of your work.

Responsibilities:

• Provide unique, original and inspiring designs to reflect the brand image

• Working with the Head Designer to determine and search the mood of the new collection

• Colour research and maintaining an accurate working colour palette

• Inspirational research

• Responsible for development process of prints

• Working with the design team to deliver commercial prints

• Sourcing and matching of colour standards

• Delivering designs for collection pieces

• Controlling the printing process

• Analysing trend and sales information to influence designs

• Communication print design requirements

• Ensuring print deadlines are met

• Drawing, painting and illustrations

• Communicate technical and creative ideas

• Create mood and trend boards

• Research of general trends, inspiration as well as details and materials.

• Assist in any part of the design process required by the Senior Designer

• Feeding back to Italian product development team

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience Required

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe/ CAD packages and Microsoft Office (Excel)

• Previous experience of delivering print designs

• Educated to degree level in design desirable

• Previous experience of a similar role where they have been required to prioritise and multi-task various and competing demands

• Knowledge of fabrics and the design process as well as construction and creative techniques in relation to silk screening, embroidery, flock, foil, embellishments and washing and dyeing treatments

• Highly creative and able to build on inspirations

• A good communicator with the ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels

• Ability to be discrete, confidential and reliable at all times

• Knowledge of trends

• Creative thinking

• Flexible drawing hand

• Excellent drawing skills

• Excellent organization with an ability to manage a changing workload effectively to meet weekly deadlines

• Previous experience designing, illustration and print

• Adaptable between designing for boys, girls, babies and teens

• A calm manner and able to react positively during stressful times and experience in dealing with sensitive information

• Able to use initiative

• Ability to work to rigorous deadlines with high pressure and change

• Understanding of the fashion industry or previous luxury goods experience

• Language skills desirable, preferably in French or Italian

Person Specifications

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Commercially aware

• Problem solving and solution orientated with a ‘Can-do' attitude

• Able to work in fast paced environments

• As strong team player and considerate of colleagues

• Ability to be discrete, confidential and reliable at all times

• Excellent planning and organisations skills

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