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Junior Childrenswear Designer

Employer
Childrensalon
Location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent (GB)
Salary
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Closing date
19 Feb 2021

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Established in 1952 and online since 1999, Childrensalon is a fast-growing, award-winning, forward-thinking retailer, specialising in dressing children beautifully.  
Childrensalon believes there is beauty in diversity and difference, as resembled by our wonderful team. Our vision of being the most inclusive, diverse and humane company is very important to us as is our culture of fairness, openness and transparency. We are committed to the career progression and advancement of every team member as well as welcoming the best external talent in the industry. We offer a fun, challenging, collaborative, family-oriented work environment in our fast-paced and rapidly growing business and in turn will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference.

We are looking for a talented Junior Childrenswear Designer to join our growing Buying team. Reporting into the Head of Buying, you will be supporting the team with research, design, and the development of the ranges from initial concept through to production, working under the guidance of our Senior Designer.

Responsibilities:

  • Research seasonal trends and develop mood boards, working closely with senior designer and product developers
  • Design and develop a cohesive and consistent collections across different product types
  • Produce detailed and comprehensive briefs for fabric mills and garment suppliers
  • Innovate and support with existing and new block and fit developments, working with manufacturers to ensure we deliver the best product
  • Research, select and develop new trims, labels etc. in line with the own brand strategy
  • Work with the Buying, Merchandising & Product Development teams to deliver briefs and sampling in line with critical path requirements
  • Work closely with key internal stakeholders to generate and communicate key product direction and brand handwriting
  • Develop new ideas to move the brand forward to stay ahead of the competition
  • Display an in-depth, customer-focused knowledge of market and trends
  • Travel abroad as-needed, meeting with current and potential manufacturers and fabric mills as well as attend industry and trend expositions
  • Creating artwork and detailed tech packs as required
  • Creating detailed range plans for current and future ranges

Skills:

  • BA or equivalent in fashion design with strong experience working as a childrenswear designer, preferably in the luxury market.
  • Strong eye for product, fabric, colour, fit and trend in luxury childrenswear market
  • Proficiency in design software including Photoshop, Illustrator , excel and CAD software
  • Self-direction; ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change - ability to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly and effectively
  • Ability to initiate and build TEC packs 
  • Experience of working to deadlines as part of a design and product development team
  • Understanding of the entry luxury childrenswear market and a good understanding of finishing and fabric idea development
  • Passion for product and translate this into unique and commercial product ranges in line with our brand values
  • Experience in woven, jersey and knitted garments for RTW, outerwear and accessories
  • Excellent understanding of garment construction
  • Knowledge of print application and graphic design will be beneficial

This role is based at our Head Office in Tunbridge Wells, however, due to the current Coronavirus pandemic will require flexibility and some working from home. Childrensalon offers a highly competitive salary, company pension plan, health plan, fully subsidised gym membership, in-house yoga classes, company shuttle, generous holiday allowance and company discount.

If you are interested and think you would thrive in this role, please apply to careers@childrensalon.com with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to work for us. Previous applicants need not apply.

Company

Established in 1952 and online since 1999, Childrensalon is a fast-growing, award-winning, forward-thinking retailer, specializing in dressing children beautifully. 

A long established British heritage brand, today Childrensalon is the world’s largest online store for luxury childrenswear – offering over 250 of the world’s most desirable brands; including Gucci, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Karl Lagerfeld Kids to customers in 160 countries. 

Childrensalon is comprised of a team of 250 people working in a family-friendly culture from the head offices in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Over the past years, the growth rate has averaged at 60% driven by an entrepreneurial, innovative spirit that embraces change and puts emphasis on developing their people from within. 

Remaining privately-owned has allowed them to forge their own path whilst staying true to their founding values, and keeping everything in-house - from Buying to Marketing, Digital Design, Development, the Studio and Customer Service - creates a diverse, thriving environment, as well as a great place to learn and develop.

 

The company's impressive performance has achieved many awards for 2016 including a place in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, the International Track 200, and 45th place in the Profit Track 100. These accolades follow a “Best Multichannel Retailer: £25m-£200m Turnover” 2016 Drapers Award as well as a recurring feature in the London Stock Exchange"1000 Companies to Inspire Britain". We are also extremely proud to be a Living Wage Employer and to have gained a Best Companies 2* Outstanding Accreditation. 

Company info
Telephone
01892779110
Location
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent
GB

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