Prints/Graphics Designer
2 days ago
Leicester
Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Graphics Designer to join our Leicester team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative designer who is ready to take greater ownership of their product area, developing original, trend-led and commercially relevant print and graphic concepts for our customers. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research and identify emerging print, graphic, colour and wider fashion trends, translating these into relevant and commercially viable concepts for our customers., • Liaise with Senior graphic designer/print team to collaborate and support on workload, trends and presentations for the seasons ahead., • Independently develop original print and graphic concepts, embroideries, embellishments and seasonal themes., • Create trend, colour and concept presentations to support customer meetings and seasonal direction., • Produce accurate and detailed artwork specifications and tech packs for factories, ensuring correct colour, scale, placement and execution., • Take ownership of designs from initial concept through to final production, ensuring the original creative vision is maintained., • Work closely with factories and overseas offices, reviewing strike-offs, lab dips and samples and providing clear and timely feedback., • Manage key dates and priorities within your area, ensuring deadlines and critical path requirements are achieved., • Build strong working relationships with buyers and customers, developing an understanding of their handwriting, product strategy and commercial requirements., • Confidently present ideas, trends and design concepts internally and to customers., • Respond quickly to customer briefs, identifying opportunities and developing relevant design solutions., • Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Buying and overseas teams to support the development of commercially successful ranges., • Monitor competitor activity and the wider market to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities., • Participate in UK and international inspiration, sourcing and customer trips where required., • Support the development of Assistant Designers, sharing knowledge and providing guidance where appropriate., • Maintain organised design files, artwork libraries and sample management processes., • Support the wider Design team during busy periods and contribute positively to the overall performance of the department. ABOUT YOU: • Degree in Printed Textiles, Graphic Design, Fashion Design or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience., • Previous experience within a fashion print/graphics design role, ideally within a supplier, retailer or relevant fashion environment., • 2 years+ experience in the industry, • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop., • Strong creative eye with a clear understanding of print, graphics, colour, fabric and emerging fashion trends., • Able to translate trends into commercial, customer-relevant product rather than designing purely from a creative perspective., • Good understanding of print techniques, fabric processes, embroidery, embellishment and production requirements., • Confident communicating and presenting ideas to customers and internal stakeholders., • Able to take ownership of projects and manage work from concept through to production., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines., • Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach., • Calm, positive and solutions-focused when dealing with challenges., • Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing both creatively and commercially., • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required. OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE: • Flexible working opportunity, • Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service), • Enhanced maternity pay, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Buying and selling holiday scheme, • Birthday day off, • Sample Sales, • Opportunity to travel, • Pension scheme, • Sample sales, • Bike2work scheme