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Senior Designer - ChildrenswearBoden
29 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsFashion Designer, Textile Designer, Fashion Illustrator
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden. Overview
A Senior Designer is primarily responsible for designing product ranges and overseeing our Girls and Baby department.  They must inspire, mentor and manage a team with the support of the Design Manager and they must be exceptional on brand creative output and ideation, whilst ensuring cohesive ranges across categories that create balanced and unique product for the customer. A brilliant sense of colour, design and print is needed as well as ensuring that Boden brand values are reflected in designs.
Location: 4 days per week based at our North Acton Office.
What You Will Do
  • Following the seasonal strategy to design unique and innovative ranges for our customer.
  • Lead the team as well as upward management.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy are important from sketch stage to production.
  • Gain inspiration and innovative design ideas from a variety of sources to ensure unique Boden product.
  • Strong delegation skills, time management and prioritising work load essential.
  • Regular presenting of ranges to senior teams as well as involvement in building ranges.
  • Ability to edit and show concise ideas as well as self-evaluation and problem solving.
  • Maintain critical path dates and ensure deadlines are met including within immediate team.
  • Produce & check detailed technical CAD drawings and development/artwork packs.
  • Be involved in approvals at all stages from development to production, including washes/fabrics/techniques.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Product teams.
  • PLM management including, uploading of tech packs, colours, and creating BOMS.
  • Strong fabric, technique/process and fit knowledge essential.
  • Regular comp shop and inspirational shopping trips.
What We Are Looking For
  • Excellent knowledge of competitor & aspirational brands.
  • Excellent eye for colour/print/design.
  • Excellent CAD skills including Adobe Illustrator.
  • PLM experience preferable.
  • Ideally a BAhons Fashion Design/Print/Illustration/Textiles
  • Strong relevant design experience at Designer level.
  • Management experience required.
  • A proactive attitude towards all aspects of work.
  • Delegation, negotiation and influencing skills are key to this level.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
  • Generous Boden clothing allowance!
  • 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
  • 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
  • Virtual GP Service for you and your household!
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised café.
We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality. We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Applications must have a strong and up-to-date portfolio to be considered for this position.

Skills Required

  • Fashion Design
  • Textile Design
  • CAD

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