LeMieux
Senior Designer (Apparel)
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Senior Apparel Designer
LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Apparel Designer looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.
In this role, you will report to into the Head of Design and be responsible for leading the design and development of your own categories whilst overseeing a small team of designers. Your expertise will contribute to the creative vision of the brand, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of functionality, quality and style.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead the design process for assigned categories, from concept to final production.
- Work hand in hand with the wider design team to share ideas and ensure that collections are cohesive across categories, as well as with buying, merchandising and tech to ensure products are developed in line with our critical path.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment on product vision and goals.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, providing feedback and fostering a creative and productive environment, whilst driving innovation into the category.
- Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design direction and innovation.
- Develop and present design concepts, technical specifications, and prototypes.
- Oversee the execution of design details, ensuring adherence to brand standards and quality requirements.
- Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies related to technical, performance wear.
Suitable applicants will display the following skills/experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in apparel design, with a focus on technical and performance wear.
- Strong portfolio showcasing innovative designs and technical proficiency.
- Excellent understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and performance technologies.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
- A team player
- Equestrian experience would be an advantage but not essential
About us
LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.
Life at LeMieux
Overview
At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.
We’re growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?
We’re looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You’ll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.
Does this sound like you?
Benefits
From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. Benefits vary by role, but you can expect:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Casual attire
- Generous holiday allowance
- Employee discount
- Company events
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Flexible working hours
Location: Romsey, GB
Posted Date: 10/30/2024
Contact Information
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