Full-time Permanent Mid-level SeniorPosted 26 Aug ****DescriptionWe're looking for a trend-focused Womenswear Designer to join the team at General Pants!
This is a hands-on role across the full product journey: trend, concept, silhouette, fabrication, graphic art and colour, through to tech packs, fittings and overseeing a smooth transition into production.
You'll work with our Management, Buying, Planning, Design and Production teams, our garment technicians and our offshore suppliers to take a style from concept to best seller.The successful candidate will live and breathe domestic and international trends for ***** year olds, with the ability to spot emerging directions and execute product concepts with strong commercial instincts and technical know-how.What You Will Be DoingDesign monthly injection and seasonal ranges that look like us and nobody else, working across all product categories (denim, tops, dresses, knits, outerwear, swimwear, accessories)Develop concepts, silhouettes, colour palettes, fabrications and design details from scratchRead trend through our customer's eyes rather than reproducing whatever is currently on every rack in the countryEvolve the styles already working for us while introducing ideas that scare us slightlyOwn the technical development of your styles from concept through to production, working to the critical path and hitting your milestonesCreate detailed tech packs and specs for offshore suppliers that are clear enough to leave no room for improvisationSelect fabrics, trims and finishes that suit the design, the customer and the price point, backed by real knowledge of construction, fit,



pattern making and production techniquesRun fittings with our garment technicians, landing product swiftly and executing form, function and proportionWork directly with offshore suppliers, managing product development and communicating design intent precisely while solving construction, costing and product execution issuesDesign to price and margin, read sell-through and customer feedback, and build ranges that stay balanced across category, colour, fabrication and priceWork closely with our CEO, Head of Product, and Buying and Planning teams to curate ranges and follow line plansAbout you2–3 years designing womenswear for a commercially driven brand or retailerStrong technical knowledge of construction, fit and fabrication, with the ability to build detailed tech packs on your ownExperience working directly with offshore factories and garment techniciansStrong Adobe Illustrator skillsA genuine eye for colour, graphic art, proportion and detailOrganised enough to run multiple styles against a critical path without things slippingComfortable in a small, fast team where everyone owns their partLive and breathe youth ******) trend and cultureWho We AreAt General Pants, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive setting that promotes and celebrates individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Some of the things we offer include:Generous Discount - spoil yourself and your immediate familyTraining and Development - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
Paid Parental Leave - supporting you through life's most important milestonesEmployee Assistance Program - confidential personal and professional support whenever you need itDiverse Career Paths - it's over to you!
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