Jersey Designer
Posted 1 week ago by Pentex Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Little London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Jersey Designer role at Pentex Ltd involves creating innovative ladieswear jersey garments while collaborating with various teams to ensure designs are trend-led and commercially viable. The position requires a strong understanding of fashion trends and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The designer will be responsible for producing detailed CADs, developing seasonal palettes, and overseeing the sample development process. This is an opportunity for career growth within a global design and manufacturing business based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research current trends and interpret them into commercially appealing jersey designs for the wholesale market.
- Design across core jersey categories including tops, dresses, loungewear, T-shirts, casualwear, and co-ords.
- Create clear and detailed CADs and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator.
- Develop seasonal colour palettes, fabric direction, and trim details suitable for various customer profiles.
- Liaise with the fabric sourcing team to select suitable jersey bases and finishes.
- Collaborate with in-house print designers to create bespoke graphics and prints.
- Partner with the Sales team and work closely with the other departments.
- Oversee the sample development process, ensuring fit, construction, and finish meet brand and customer standards.
- Respond to customer briefs and adapt designs according to client feedback.
- Attend meetings with buyers.
- Work closely with sales and account managers to support client meetings and range presentations.
- Stay informed on high street competitors and emerging jerseywear trends.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of fashion/high street.
- Market/trend aware.
- Excellent Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
- Good understanding of Excel.
- Can-do attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels.
- Self-motivation, proactive, and the ability to take the initiative and respond quickly to change.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Little London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
At the cutting edge of fashion, Pentex Ltdis a global design and manufacturing business with its headquarters in the heart ofLondon. Wehave been established for over 30 years and are an expanding business with a worldwide client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Jersey Designer looking to develop their career further within a fast-paced environment.You will be responsible for designing innovative and commercially viable ladieswear jersey garments across multiple product categories. You will work closely with the design, sales, and production teams to develop ranges that are trend-led, price-aware, and tailored to client needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Research current trends and interpret them into commercially appealing jersey designs for the wholesale market.
- Design across core jersey categories including tops, dresses, loungewear, T-shirts, casualwear, and co-ords.
- Create clear and detailed CADs and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator.
- Develop seasonal colour palettes, fabric direction, and trim details suitable for various customer profiles.
- Liaise with the fabric sourcing team to select suitable jersey bases and finishes.
- Collaborate with in-house print designers to create bespoke graphics and prints.
- Partner with the Sales team and work closely with the other departments.
- Oversee the sample development process, ensuring fit, construction, and finish meet brand and customer standards.
- Respond to customer briefs and adapt designs according to client feedback.
- Attend meetings with buyers.
- Work closely with sales and account managers to support client meetings and range presentations.
- Stay informed on high street competitors and emerging jerseywear trends.
The Candidate
- Strong understanding of fashion/ high street
- Market/Trend Aware
- Excellent Photoshop and Illustrator Skills
- Good understanding of Excel
- Can do attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and work in afast-pacedenvironment working to tight deadlines
- Strong communicationand influencing skills across all levels
- Self-motivation, Proactive and the ability to take the initiative and respond quickly to change.