Technical Designer - Menswear

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Department: Technical Design

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Reports to:

Head of Design / Buyer

Role Overview:

Supports the Menswear Design teams in producing technical drawings and excel workbooks for styles, through teamwork with the Mens Designers and Garment Techs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce Mens technical workbooks for sending to the factories, including:

• Fully annotated technical drawings
• Diagrams of construction & techniques
• Print scaling and placements
• Meticulous in completing fabric and trim information
• Proto specs & Measuring Guides

• Amending styles and updating workbooks as required after fittings
• Working closely with Designers to develop the designs
• Working closely with the Garment Tech team to problem solve finishings for styles demonstrating a depth of knowledge of construction for different types of styles in line with the Jaded identity and factory ability
• Ad hoc flexible support for the design teams to help find solutions for final designs
• Contribute to keeping the Tech Design Ai libraries and Trim Worksheets up to date
• Being responsive and positive to feedback, proactive in creating strong cross divisional relationships and striving for seeking efficient solutions

Requirements

• 4 or more years of Menswear Apparel Design experience
• Experience working with overseas suppliers or factories
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel and Microsoft office
• Strong knowledge and understanding of garment construction
• Ability to prioritise, managing multiple deadlines and heavy workloads to strict deadlines
• Confidence and ability to work at pace and independently
• A problem solver, identifying issues immediately
• Trend-focused with an eye for detail
• Capable of working autonomously and making strong creative decisions.
• Flexible working approach, diligent and able to adapt to the needs of the team
• Great understanding of the Jaded London brand and customer
• Strong Team player and passionate for the brand and its success.

Benefits

• 50% Employee Discount
• 24 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• A paid moving day per year
• Hybrid Working Arrangements - 1 day per week WFH after 6 month probation
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• £500 employee referral bonus scheme
• Local Business Discounts (cafés, fitness, beauty etc)
• North-West London office location directly located next to good transport links
• Casual office dress code (your style of dress is up to you, wear what you feel best in)
• Fully-stocked kitchens and fridges (hello endless brekkie and snack supply, see ya afternoon munchies)
• Regular Office Social Events (e.g. payday socials)