Oliver Bonas: Freelance Senior Designer, Soft Woven

Designer is needed in Chessington, United Kingdom.

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Client: Oliver Bonas

Location: Chessington, UK

Contract: Freelance

Oliver Bonas - Freelance Senior Designer for Soft Woven

Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store. We are proud to call ourselves Team OB and believe Oliver Bonas is a truly special place to work. Our company values are Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind, and these values sit at the heart of every role here at OB. We are passionate and provide everyone with a fun place to work. Working at OB is more than just a job; it’s somewhere to build a career you are passionate about.

About the Role

• Design and create a collection from concept through to production, developing the range collaboratively alongside the Design and Buying teams
• Create and develop original concepts that compliment the Oliver Bonas design ethos
• Design a collection that is sympathetic and reactive to sales performance while still driving excitement and newness to the range
• Translate themes and trends into ideas and concepts for each season’s collections, including colour palette, pattern, materials, and product
• Develop and design product with a unique point of difference to ensure we are the world’s pre-eminent British design-led lifestyle retailer
• Source and research fabrics that are in line with the concept and Oliver Bonas handwriting, and correct for seasonality and timing
• Collaborate with the Print Designer and Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure the collection is cohesive
• Assist the Head Fashion Designer and Design team in creating seasonal department concepts and themes, colour palettes and trend research that are in line with the brands handwriting and vision
• Suggest and find tones that work in a cohesive way that are correct for material timing and silhouette
• Conduct trend research and market analysis resulting in recommendations and new areas of potential business across all fashion departments
• Collaborate with the Buying and Merchandising teams, analyzing and creating new seasonal strategy plans for the department that are in line with the top line strategy plan and company vision
• Review and react to the market and social trends to identify emerging product opportunities
• Ensure the OB brand values are reflected in all areas of work from design development to production
• Review and approve all product specification, final designs, colorways, and final samples at sign-off meetings
• Work closely with our supplier base to understand and develop capability
• Build ranges and develop collections collaboratively with the Buying team, ensuring the range is balanced and commercial while maintaining excitement within the collection
• Lead fit sessions with the Garment Technologists, communicating technical knowledge to the team where relevant
• Continue to improve own product development knowledge and skills relevant for the department
• Coordinate and communicate seasonal design themes with the Buying team and fellow design team members

What We Look For

• The ability to connect with the OB brand identity and an understanding of the OB handwriting
• Technical knowledge of clothing
• Excellent drawing skills and technical drawing ability
• Good eye for colour, pattern, and detail
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing processes
• Desire to continually learn and develop knowledge and skillset
• Expert computer skills including CAD, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Big ideas and a strong conceptual imagination
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and persuade
• An energetic, fun, and flexible approach to how you work
• Ambition to be a part of a dynamic Design team and create a market-defining brand