Senior Designer Womenswear (Knit and Jersey)

Job description

The Role:

• Design market relevant, commercial products in close cooperation with the responsible Designers and support the Head of Design in the daily responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Designing womenswear knitwear and jersey following the design direction under the supervision of the Design Manager;
• The designer will help to elevate the product and will create design tech-packs and technical sketches to send out to suppliers. Including graphics and artworks
• The designer will attend regular meetings with design, merchandising, retail, developers to present ideas and develop ranges and ensuring strong ongoing business relationships.
• Researching of materials, trends and markets;
• Design proposals through 3D perspective sketches and full-scale front views ensuring detailed technical packs are completed;
• Ensuring thorough technical packs
• Ability to travel to the manufacturers and fairs

The Profile:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Fashion design
• 5+ years’ experience in designing commercial knitwear and jersey
• Understands trends and translate to KL women’s point of view
• Computer skills Illustrator, Photoshop and PLS (or other Design software)
• Ability to work with existing designs as well as to create your own ideas from these in order to offer innovation.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Distinctive product taste level: ability to judge and balance superior design/taste level and commercial viability
• Strong market research and fashion trend analysis. Translate catwalk and street styles inspiration into commercial and innovative designs
• Focus on Customer: deep understanding of brand positioning and target consumer
• Demonstrate brand passion: be enthusiastic, energetic and positive
• Flexibility: easily adjusting to changing priorities and circumstances
• Performance: ability to perform under fast paste pressure in a highly dynamic, creative and commercial environment
• Efficiency: Work at a quick pace, structured and well organized, and able to keep overview of ongoing processes
• Team Work: active member of the team, be pro-active and supportive resulting in a more effective and efficient team
• Communication: strong communicator with the ability to influence across functions
• Deliver Results: be able to translate actions into results that further contribute to strengthen the brand

We Offer:

• • Working for an international and fast/growing company;

• A professional and ambitious team;

• Long term career opportunities;

• Beautiful offices along the Amsterdam canals.

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

· Learning and development courses/training

· Opportunity to make an impact

· Remote working arrangements

· Relocation allowance

· Bonus holidays

· Working in the heart of Amsterdam

· Brand discounts

· And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.

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