Designer

Sanderson Design Group are looking for a Designer to support their Licensing & Partnerships team on an 18 month fixed term contract in our studio at our head office in Chiswick. Under the direction of the Lead Designer and Design Director you will work across our portfolio of brands, assisting all members of the design studio in the stage and gate process to develop creative projects and collections from product concept to launch, in core and licensed products.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new concepts and ideas in line with launch collection schedule.
• Presentation of visuals with new concepts.
• Develop new collection concepts to enhance and drive Brands forward.
• Actively engage and take responsibility with the critical path process and ensure projects are delivered within the specified timeline.
• Working up designs and taking direction from Lead Designer and Design Director.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with the Archivist.
• Assisting the Lead Designer with production liaisons and general correspondence.
• CAD – colouring of designs, working up repeats and develop mood boards.
• Assisting with the production of wallpapers, fabrics, paint and licensed product from proofing through to production.
• Analysis, research trends, and sales data, new design techniques and market opportunities to enhance the respective Brand.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with licensing partners to ensure that the brand is properly represented.
• To be an active member of the Design team to support the studio's day-to-day running.
• Create inspirational visual presentations and mood boards to bring to life (excite and delight) the different brands and products
• Support where required preparations for meetings – refreshments and lunches when required.

Measures of success

• Supporting the achievement of collection launches and licence projects year on year
• Maintaining brand identity (across respective Brands) and deliver successful brand creative vision on collection launches and licence projects in the most effective and efficient manner
• Customer/partner satisfaction (internal and external).
• Supporting the year-on-year incremental performance within the extension of all existing collections and partners.
• Contribute to a High Performing Team approach across and support the bi-yearly increasing in employee engagement scores to create a great workplace
• Activity engage and participate in the live beautiful sustainability strategy
• Connecting with others
• Commercial – communication with Licencing and Sales department.
• Supply Chain – including merchandising and production.
• Marketing – development and implementation of Brand plans
• Styling – communicating through concepts for styling briefs to maintain consistency

Qualification

• BSc/BA in textiles\design or relevant field
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe CC/2014 programs including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Ideally AVA trained

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of design within a. manufacturing and processing companies that produce clothing, wallpaper, soft furnishings, and other textile-based products
• Creative development and follow through of developing broad range collections within a luxury brand
• Experience developing designs for homestyle brands
• Proven track record of developing all fabric types including but not limited to weave, jacquard, prints and embroideries which support the delivery of the business strategy
• Textile/CAD design experience
• Must be able to create artwork by computer and hand
• Effective relationship management with design and product development teams
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Adaptable to meet the ever-changing demands of the business
• Strong understanding of colour separation and print development process
• Enjoys working in a highly pressurised environment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues
• Passionate about fabric design and development

Behaviours

• Passionate, Imaginative, Respectful, Collaborative, Agile, Accountable.