Fashion Designer (The Penshoppe Group)

Job Purpose

The Designer plays a key role in translating fashion trends into commercially successful products. You will develop stylish designs for our assigned category/brand, collaborating with the merchandising team to ensure a cohesive brand image and achieve sales targets. Your responsibilities will encompass design, styling, and trend research, with a focus on exceeding customer expectations and maintaining our fashion leadership.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Design and Trend Research:

• Conduct regular research and collaborate with the Design Manager and Merchandise Manager to identify upcoming fashion trends and directions.
• Assist in preparing mood boards and presentations for new collections.
• Translate trends into commercially viable designs that align with the brand identity, target market, pricing strategy, and customer preferences.
• Develop design concepts and prepare technical worksheets for prototypes.
• Participate in sample development and line planning meetings.

Styling and Visual Merchandising:

• Style and dress models for e-commerce photoshoots, social media content, lifestyle campaigns, product shoots, and other events.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to ensure product styling aligns with brand aesthetics across all channels.
• Conduct store visits with the merchandising team to gather customer feedback, assess product performance, and analyze competitor offerings.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Assist the Design Manager and Merchandise Manager during product presentations 
• Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to internal teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain departmental files, including specification sheets, artwork, and samples.
• Travel and attend trade shows to identify potential new design inspirations for future seasons.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Designer in the fashion industry.
• Strong understanding of current fashion trends and forecasting.
• Excellent design skills with proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to translate trends into commercially viable and market-relevant designs.
• Strong eye for detail and a keen sense of style.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.