PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPPORTUNITY IT'S ONLY OPEN TO UAL GRADUATES

We are currently looking for a Fashion Designer (Junior) to join an amazing start up fashion brand focusing on craft and sustainability. The brand was born from an incessant love of all things hand embellished, rare vintage pieces and generally a desire to infuse the vintage vibe with a modern and more wearable fashion look. The collections are limited edition and collectable. Each piece tells a unique story through the craft used. The first collection was recently launched to a selected audience of highly discerning women consumers. It was sold out and received a lot of praise for its originality. The brand is currently working on upcoming shows and launching their social media presence.

Main Responsibilities of the role:

* Translating creative directors vision into design ideas

* Research ideas

* Designing new collections

* Upcycling vintage clothing and combining with collected textiles and embroideries in a creative way

* Working with craftsman in India on creating embroideries

* Working with pattern cutters and seamstress

Typical working days scheme: 3-4 days/week between Tuesdays and Fridays

Start date: ASAP

Location: Central London

Apply with updated CV and Portfolio

Personal Specification

* A feel for craft, colour and textiles

* Good eye for embroidery

* Creative thinker — able to work to a brief given by the Creative Director but also able to work independently and with an innovative approach

* Comfortable with draping

* Strong computer skills, Photoshop and Illustrator required

* Ability to multitask

* Proactive, hands on and with a positive attitude