Job Description
About the job
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Menswear/ Streetwear Designer
Mid - Senior roles available
Full Time
Based in Central Manchester 5 days a week
Reporting into the Head of design
At Rosso and Azzurro we have multiple roles available for Mid- Senior Menswear and Streetwear Designers to join the design department. These roles will be working on in-house brands Syna and Lorenzo. The ideal candidate will be an experienced multi-product designer with a strong understanding of streetwear & fashion.
You will work directly with the Head of Design and the Directors, working on the design process from start to finish. The roles require the designer to be organised, creative, innovative, and experienced to execute their ideas to a high standard, whilst also mentoring junior designers. Having a good eye for details and under standing current trends within the menswear and streetwear market is important as technical knowledge.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Research and development – Compile research and create mood boards to show direction, colour, shapes and current and upcoming trends
- Identify new opportunities for brands across the group
- Design and CAD in line with the brands identity
- Complete detailed tech packs and update through out development process
- Assist in fittings, taking notes and updating technical sketches
- Working directly with the Head of Design to ensure all key deadlines are met
- Preparing colour palettes for seasonal collections
- Ensure overviews of collections are get up to date
- Completing the approval of lab dips, trims, materials, and prints for finalised products
- Proven background in multi product, categories include denim, jersey, woven and outerwear
Skills & Experience Required:
- Educated in Design (BA, BFA, BS)
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Over 4 years experience within a similar environment
- Be able to juggle multiple projects and cope with pressure
- Helpful, proactive and a team player for the brand group
- Have a keen interest in fashion, textiles, and contemporary menswear
- Strong organisational & communication skills. Confident in dealing with external clients
- Ability to prioritise, manage multiple deadlines
- Have a portfolio demonstrating experience working in several types of product categories
- Strong understanding of garment construction and fit