Hybrid Junior Designer, Bodywear & Swimwear

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About the role

  • Join KARL LAGERFELD as a Junior Designer for Bodywear & Swimwear, facilitating innovative fashion creations in Amsterdam while collaborating with design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Working on innovative and commercial Swimwear and Bodywear/ Home wear categories across Men’s and Women’s to help support and grow the business
  • The junior designer will work on styles, trims and artworks in order to elevate the product and will create precise design tech packs and technical sketches to send out to suppliers;
  • Building a strong relationship with the merchandising and retail team and offering general support to the Design team;
  • The junior designer will attend regular meetings with design, merchandising/retail to present ideas and develop ranges and ensuring strong ongoing business relationships.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels;
  • Source key fabrics /trims alongside the development team;
  • Working closely with the development team to ensure all deadlines are met;
  • Providing technical information to the factories.

Requirements

  • 2-3+ years of experience in the design industry specializing in close to body product
  • Completed Master or Bachelor degree in Fashion Design
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, team player with a ‘can do’ approach
  • Good knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, PLS (or other design software) as well as Microsoft Office and any 3D Design tools and software knowledge is a plus
  • Solid garment proportion and technical knowledge of underwear and swimwear
  • High attention to detail, structured & organized
  • Ability to work with existing artworks and to create your own ideas from these to offer innovation
  • Strong market research and fashion trend analysis
  • Create mood boards through trend research, competitive shops and catwalk inspiration
  • Have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process and how to achieve commercial retail price points
  • Ability to follow up and meet deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • The position will involve some travel to the manufacturing base and for comparative and inspirational shopping.

Benefits

  • Learning and development courses/training
  • Opportunity to make an impact
  • Remote working arrangements
  • Relocation allowance
  • Bonus holidays
  • Working in the heart of Amsterdam
  • Brand discounts
  • Exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

Job title

Junior Designer, Bodywear & Swimwear

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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