We are recruiting for an apparel Designer with a passion to work with highly specialist, technical clothing and kit – and can you relocate?
My client is a specialist in the manufacture of Military & Law enforcement apparel and accessories.
As a Designer you will be meticulous with detail, working with protection in mind and where innovation is key.
You will be based from a modern office, part of a development team with access to inhouse sampling/production unit and can see your designs materialise. The environment is fast paced and challenging, the team are working on multiple projects involving a lot of development work, patents, fabrications and 3D printing.
Designer (Tactical Clothing) – The Job Outline
- To design market focussed multi-product outerwear, accessories and kit.
- Research the market, searching for innovative, best in class solutions for apparel and kit.
- Design and manage key design processes including range build, sample development, attend development meetings, compile technical packs/BOMS
- Liaise with product development, sales and marketing teams
- Source and develop new fabrications, qualities, features and benefits – building relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Participate in collaborative projects with Universities to scientifically engineer and redevelop designs
- To work on special collaboration projects for clothing and kit
- Develop branding and graphics
- Present /attend customer meetings and Trade Shows.
Designer (Tactical Clothing) – Core Skills & Requirements
- Degree educated, with 2-5 years within technical performance clothing, outerwear or sportswear design.
- Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop. CLO 3D a benefit, but not essential.
- Clear understanding of how to build a full technical pack, including Bill of Materials.
- An understanding of garment construction for technical apparel/outerwear.
- A good fabric knowledge, woven and knitted, with the ability to develop/source new fabrics.
- Print and graphic design knowledge would be beneficial.
- Must be able to communicate ideas and present, internally and externally to customers.
- A team player.
- Good project management skills.
- Ability to travel within the role.
Exeter is a great location, gateway to the South West, a thriving University city AND is one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK.
To apply please send your CV and folio to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk.
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