designer Leeds, England
Job description
Junior Designer - Menswear
We are now recruiting for a multi - product Junior Designer to join the Gym King creative team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing area of our business.
Job Summary:
To support the Gym King design department across men’s product areas, through range building and sample development, reporting to the Head of Design. Build collections that are innovative and reflective of our customer.
- A multi-product clothing designer with a strong creative, trend led eye
- Be commercially aware and have strong knowledge of market trends within the menswear sector that will strengthen our product offering.
- Contribute to new development direction by bringing newness and ideas set around the company’s vision.
- To manage the execution of designs from tech pack through into sales samples.
- Work closely with Head of Design and design team to support across the department.
- Work with internal garment tech and buying departments to help build and develop the collections and where required respond quickly with product requests and updates.
- Ensure all timelines are met including tech packs and sample deadlines
- Tech packs are completed to a high standard and can be accurately translated by the factories.
- Monitor sample tracker development to ensure all design components are accurately documented ahead of any product reviews and orders.
- Build and maintain close links with our offshore and UK supply base with daily communication.
- Attend fit and proto meetings. Ensure CAD’s and tech packs are updated where required.
- Ensure all information is accurately recorded and any key information is provided to internal teams.
Key Competencies & Behaviours:
- Collaborative approach to work.
- Strong knowledge / understanding of fabrics
- Keen eye for detail
- Demonstrate a proactive can-do approach to problem solving
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Creative flair with a passion for design
- Willing to help across all levels of the business
- High affinity to the Gym King brand, with a keen interest in product
- High energy levels & inspiring ability to maintain positive outlook throughout a focused development period
- Willingness to travel for comp shopping and trade shows
Flexible and open-minded approach to evolving business requirements
Experience / Credentials
- 3 years minimum experience in a design and development role
- Branded apparel experience desired
- Experience working with a sportswear apparel/activewear preferably menswear
- Fashion athleisure design experience desired.
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Power Point
- Relevant degree in apparel or sportwear
- Liaison with suppliers experience
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and fabrics
Gym King values:
- Fearless
- Focussed
- Driven
- Resilient
- Team Player
The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are aligned to these values.
Benefits:
- Basic salary of up to £25,000 p/a dependent upon experience
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Relaxed and friendly working environment
- 40% Gym King discount for staff, friends & family
- 10 days sick pay (after completion of probationary period)
- Hybrid working (1 in 5 days)
- GK profit related bonus scheme
- Flexible start (between 08:00-10:00) & finish (between 16:00 – 18:00) times
- Staff shop with heavily discounted sample Gym King products
- Fully paid for annual staff party
Working hours: Due to the nature of this role, the hours will be full time (37.5 hours per week).
Location: This role is based at Unit 6 Temple Point, Bullerthorpe Lane, Colton, Leeds LS15 9JL. 2 minutes off the M1 J46.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- clothing/ apparel design: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/07/2023
