Graphic Designer (Menswear)

Position:Graphic Designer (Menswear).

Target:Experienced Senior Menswear Graphic Designer.

Reward:£24000 D.O.E plus usual benefits.

Timeline:Immediate Interview and Start Available.

Location:London’s West End

My client who is based in the heart of London’s West End is looking for a Menswear Graphic Designer, who has experience of Graphic design in men’s fashion clothing, they currently design and supply fashion clothing to a large number of well known UK high street fashion chains.

The London Design studio is part of a large group, with a parent company based in Istanbul Turkey. Their main areas of expertise are Women & Men’s jersey led garments.

They excel in fashion styles and fabrics such as fine cotton, modals, viscose, wool, silk, velour’s, waffles and jacquards in various gauges and constructions, and produce over 1000 new fashion designs each month. The exceptional design team has considerable knowledge and expertise in all areas of garment and graphic design, as well as fabric sourcing and development, they continually work with fabric mills, washhouses and print units in Istanbul, Turkey on new developments and product ranges. In terms of styles they are able to produce anything from a core line product to a heavily styled and detailed, washed garment.

Over the last 32 years their skilled design team have been responsible for creating new fashion concepts, designs and production that helps them increase their customers’ sales. Being situated in the centre of London they have a great insight into the fast pace industry that is UK fashion. Reacting quickly is key to their success, and they pride ourselves in our high standard work ethic and customer satisfaction. Strong relationships and passion for quality are at the heart of what they do

The Role:

*The role will require the designer to create and develop commercial, fashion focussed Menswear with a thorough understanding of forward high street handwriting fashion trends.
*Well focused and experienced graphic designer with good creativity and handwriting, working in a team of menswear designers.
*Applicants must have previous experience of menswear graphic design for a fashion focussed company and must have T shirt and jersey wear fabric and style design experience.
*Excellent Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential for this role.
*Good understanding of forward fashion trends and language
*Be confident handling general design issues.
*Have at least 3 years experience with a fashion business and a strong understanding of the design process.

Attributes and Experience:

*Have at least 3 years’ experience within a similar role.
*Knowledge of garment design, construction and grading understanding different fabric types and their limitations.
*Highly desirable that candidate’s have previous design experience working on behalf of well known high street brands.