This is a rare Trainee Licensed Graphics & Apparel Design opportunity within the design studio of a respected manufacturer of children’s and adult licensed apparel. We're looking for a creative who will thrive in a busy department to collaborate, support and learn from the team, and who will relish working with an exciting range of licenses for a mix of fashion, high volume and online retailers.
Trainee Designer – The Job Outline
Within this position you will learn all stages of licensed product design; through garment construction, print and fabric finishes, branding and packaging design.
- Assist the team with the creation of original design ideas, concepts, fabrications and seasonal themes for childrens’ & adults multi-apparel ranges (with licensed / original graphics).
- Print, graphics, CAD and presentation boards.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
- Create accurate artwork, with attention to detail and colour reduction where necessary.
- Develop a knowledge and practical experience of the licensed approval process.
- Develop a commercial understanding of critical path process, expectations and timelines from start to finish.
- Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers.
Trainee Designer – Skills & Experience
- Ideal candidate will have practical industry /internship experience.
- Educated to degree level in textiles, or fashion related graphic / print design.
- You will need to have an excellent eye for print/pattern. The ability to develop and manipulate graphics, prints, slogans, embellishments and has some understanding of print techniques.
- Attentive to detail with ability to think creatively.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop (Mac) is essential.
- Quick to learn and apply new skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- A collaborative work colleague, and able to deal with challenges with a good sense of humour!
- Applicants must have full Right to Work status in the UK.
Based full time from the company’s Head Office on the Derbyshire/Leicestershire border. Applicants must be able to drive/have access to owned transport, or be within a reasonable commutable distance from the office as public transport is limited.
To apply please send your latest CV and attached portfolio to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk If the email address is not displayed in this advert, then please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335. We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.