Performance Apparel Designer

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

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A clothing designer reviews the commercial performance of products and enhances continuity products or develops new products to meet the needs of customers and drive the best commercial outcomes for Frasers Group. Working on brands such as Karrimor, Gelert and SoulCal, they research trends in the market, through all types of media, observation and through the development of brands. On the back of the research they adapt existing products, revise the product mix or design new products - balancing following trends with a product's commercial performance.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Research, Analyse and Develop current products commercially but innovatively
• Create, develop and design new ranges for the relevant brand.
• Create and maintain brand consistency with brand and customer profiles across all product groups.
• Deliver innovative apparel designs that are; functional, commercial and relevant to the brand.
• Liaising and supporting senior designers, factories and suppliers to ensure relevant research, range plans, tech packs and development are clearly communicated.
• Support and assist Junior designers on their development and training

Mid-Level experience, we cannot accept Junior applicants for this role.

• 2-5 year previous experience in a design discipline e.g., Design or equivalent demonstrated experience. 
• Experience in the creation of artworks and new design formats.
• Efficient in full Adobe Suite (illustrator and Photoshop are a must).
• Any experience with Ai would be beneficial
• Ability to generate ideas and concepts.
• Project Management experience - proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Track record of using knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Track record of managing & delivering to time and cost
• Managing large volumes of SKUs

An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself
• Be relevant to people, partners and the planet