As a branded and own brand business we pride ourselves on having the best ranges, comprising of the latest and most exclusive products within our fascia's. As we grow, our Exclusive & Licence Brands become even more important to us and help set us apart from our competition. The Product Design and Development team strive to deliver the very best Exclusive Brand products whilst representing amazing value for our customers. Job Title - Designer (Apparel and Accessories).Location - JD Group, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, BL9 8RRWorking Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week.What You'll Be Doing: Design and develop Exclusive and licence brand clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids.Interpret initial design briefs into relevant commercial, technical designs.Take responsibility for each range/brand to grow the apparel category.Design products that achieve target cost and brand positioning.Understand garment technology including fit and function.Stay aware of market trends and competitor products within the outdoor marketplace and beyond.Collaborate with the Head of Exclusive brand to ensure product ranges are relevant and positioned clearly within each Outdoor brand.Ensure designs are 'fit for purpose' using knowledge and experience of designing outdoor/technical products.Visit stores and retail environments regularly to understand the customer experience.Partner with graphic designers and the development team to develop 'best in class' products.Create detailed tech packs to hand over to developers for accurate prototypes and costings.Knowledge/experience of PLM and CLO is an advantage.Present detailed line art of ranges to the nominated Buyer, ensuring designs fulfil the design brief.Work with the web and content team to ensure each brand is positioned correctly.Work across all outdoor retail fascia's.Follow the critical path and strive to improve lead times where possible.Be flexible working across different brands while maintaining brand DNA.Work with a number of outdoor technical brands and be instrumental in the development of each brand.Conduct factory and supplier visits when necessary.Attend trade shows and retail visits.What We're Looking For: Experience in technical/outdoor clothing design.Fully experienced in Illustrator.Fully literate in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel.Able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and often challenging environment.Work quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Highly organized and methodical.Creative thinker and problem solver.Ability to clearly articulate ideas and explain design decisions to line manager and development team.Calm under pressure, allowing for multi-tasking of numerous briefs at any one time.Self-motivated, using downtime wisely and planning time carefully.The Company: At GO Outdoors, our purpose is strong and clear; "to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors". We passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding, or cold water therapy. We provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed!
Our values aren't just posters on the wall; we live them every day: 'One Team - we are stronger together', 'Responsibility - we take ownership', 'Passion - we believe in what we do', and 'Integrity - we do the right thing'. These clear values help us to fulfil our mission to be 'the nation's favourite outdoor retailer'.
If you share our passion and want to make a difference, join our team to be a part of something 'unbeatable'!
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today, and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online.Discounted Gym membership.Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.Interested? If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
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