Mid-Weight Designer - Mainline Manchester, England
Job description
Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
What’s the Job?
Castore is a premium sportswear brand for men and women. Castore Mainline is the home of our advanced performance, active and lifestyle collections.
Reporting to the Head of Design on Castore Mainline, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the creation of the Castore mainline collection from concept to completion. You will also work closely with & coordinate the relationship with the product development team and suppliers where necessary.
What will I do?
- To work closely with the Head of Design in defining & delivering the mainline collection.
- Conduct research into products, fabric, colour, knit, print and trims
- Compile strong seasonal moodboards, research boards and reference materials in line with the seasonal briefs and relevant to the Castore brand.
- Create, manage and finalise tech packs for the collection
- Work with the Head of Design to prepare all aspects of the design process for key design milestones, meetings and reviews.
- Research and find new sustainable fabrics and production methods to improve sustainability
What skills and qualities will I need?
- BA in Fashion, Sportswear or Textiles.
- +4 years of proven design experience within the sportswear apparel industry. A combination of premium brand experience combined with performance sportswear / activewear experience a plus.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively on several projects simultaneously
- A strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a “Hands on” attitude
- Great time management skills
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Microsoft Office
- A working knowledge of 3D and computational tools a plus
