About the Role
The Designer will play a crucial role in creating innovative and commercially viable collections that meet the needs of high-street fashion brands. As a key member of the design team, this role requires a blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills to collaborate effectively with the design team, account managers, offshore product development teams, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Create and develop original designs for high-street fashion brands, incorporating current trends and customer preferences.
- Work collaboratively with the design team to contribute to seasonal color, fabric, and micro-trend development.
- Translate design ideas and concepts into sketches, technical drawings, and digital illustrations using design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Partner closely with account managers and offshore product development teams to finalize seasonal collections and present them to clients.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, factories, and third parties across the Far East and Europe to ensure alignment on design goals.
- Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims, and notions that align with the collection's aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Conduct tests on materials to evaluate performance, durability, and suitability for intended use.
- Generate detailed tech packs for designs, ensuring all specifications are clear and achievable.
- Provide indirect management and support to offshore development teams, guiding them to meet design requirements and timelines.
- Collaborate with sample makers during the development process, ensuring prototypes align with design vision and specifications.
- Participate in fitting sessions, providing input on fit, comfort, and style adjustments.
- Monitor the quality of samples received, ensuring they meet both design and production standards.
- Collaborate with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality issues during production.
Requirements
- Blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills.
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
Work Type
- Freelance Designer
- 4 working days per month
- Flexible Schedule
About the Company
- LF Fashion is a proud member of the Li & Fung family, a global leader in the design, development, and sourcing of consumer goods for the fashion and apparel industry.
- With over 115 years of supply chain expertise, our operations encompass everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping.
- Our unique approach of working "As One" allows us to integrate diverse sectors of the retail market efficiently and effectively.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
