Junior Technical Designer - Lingerie and Swimwear
4 days ago
Uxbridge
About Us: Curvy Kate and Brastop are market-leading and award-winning lingerie and swimwear brands, exclusively for fuller busts. We were proud to win The Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2024 and 2025, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring workplace. We specialise in D to K cups, and our company purpose is to give comfort, confidence and freedom to everybody with bigger boobs. We are looking for a Junior Technical Designer - Lingerie and Swimwear to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone that will align with our business core values which are ‘wow the customer’, ‘always be better’ and ‘work as a team’. About the role: You will be working within our Product Design Team at our Uxbridge Headquarters, reporting into our Senior Technical Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: · Design, develop and present product for Curvy Kate and Brastop Internal brands · Research & report upon trends in fabrics, products and fit within the Lingerie & Swimwear market. · Work closely with overseas factories on fabric and componentry sourcing and development, considering target cost parameters · Create and maintain concept CADs, garment specifications and BOMs for assigned product. · Using Lectra Modaris, create, amend and manage pattern work for assigned styles from concept to production, including application of grade rules. · Develop the fit of assigned products in line with production critical path. · Review & feedback on colour submissions in accordance with the Production Critical Path. About you: To be successful in the role of Junior Technical Designer at Curvy Kate and Brastop, you will have the following qualifications / experience: · Experience using Lectra Modaris pattern cutting & grading software · Creates beautiful product CADs using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop · Understanding of the technical requirements and production viability for fuller bust product · Use of Adobe illustrator to create technical CADs · Attention to detail and passionate pursuit of great-fitting product · A passionate, proactive, creative team player · Awareness of innovation & trends in the lingerie & swimwear sector · Excellent communicator, who enjoys presenting to colleagues & external partners You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to deliver the best possible experience to our customers. What we offer: · 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) · Office based with occasional remote working · Medicash Employee Assistance Programme Health cover that includes GP & Prescription service and discounted healthclub membership, Dental treatment, Physiotherapy and Optical appointments. · Generous staff discount · Half day annual leave on your birthday, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve · A fun, inclusive and supportive place to work with a passionate and dedicated team