Shiner: Junior Apparel Designer and Garment Technologist’ - 12 months fixed term

Designer is needed in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Client: Shiner

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term

Job Description:

We have a great opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Apparel Designer and Garment Technologist to join the apparel design department of a leading action sports company to cover maternity leave from December 2023 for 12 month. Reporting directly to Head of Apparel Creative, you will be working to assist with the design & development of our licensed apparel collections. Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on both men’s and women’s inline and SMU apparel programmes.
• Ensuring sample development remains on spec and within timeline.
• Ensuring garment fit, embellishments, trims and packaging all meet technical requirements.
• Working closely with the internal sales team to provide regular, concise and timely communication to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Creating and updating tech packs, producing CAD illustrations, technical drawings and graded garment size specifications.
• Keeping detailed records of and sealing samples.
• Attending weekly team meetings.
• Sharing best practice with colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Person Profile:

• Passionate about skateboarding, and fashion with strong knowledge of current market trends.
• Able to take direction and maintain excellent communication at all times.
• Work well in a close team environment, while also having the self-motivation to work independently.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure successful task completion.
• High degree of attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Degree level education (or equivalent experience) in fashion or related subject.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrication and the manufacturing process.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.

Required at Interview:

Portfolio evidence (electronic or physical) of recently undertaken fashion design or related projects.