Junior Designer / Designer (Beach, Swim & Nightwear)
Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
Working style | Hybrid
About Lipsy
Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.
We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour.
We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.
About the Role…
We are seeking a talented Designer to lead the process of design and development of the beach, swim and nightwear department. Offering newness combined with an elevated handwriting, commerciality and value for money and a strong affinity for fast fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions.
Attention to detail is essential as well as having a strong eye for branded identity, fabrications, trims with excellent knowledge of construction.
Please apply with a copy of your portfolio.
You will be:
Identifying new key shapes and trends, and delivering commercial products that fit the Lipsy brand portfolio’s handwriting
Presenting new product ranges to management and buying teams
Adapt and improve your designs based on feedback from buying and management, and react to current trade across the business
Contributing to mood and trend boards seasonally, including colour palettes, fabric & tim boards
Creating visual seasonal planning documents to aid development planning and influencing the wider business. Using in conjunction with self driven development critical path
Delivering the seasonal department strategy in collaboration with buying and merchandising
Understanding pricing-margins- design to price point
Liaising with buying on all order approvals and costing issues
Using your technical knowledge to participate in fit sessions in collaboration with buying and technical
Able to liaise with suppliers to ensure your designs are interpreted correctly and achieve a high hit rate on sampling.
Your Talent:
Previous experience working at a high street fashion retailer/supplier
Hands-on experience designing across beach, swim and nightwear
Strong eye for colour, trends, and fashion
Confident, can do attitude with the ability to influence others. Must have strong presentation skills and be experienced in presenting to senior management
Must have excellent time management and be able to plan development calendar to achieve option plan for key edit and sign off dates
Must be well organised, seeking input from Brand leaders
Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills
Adept in technical drawings
Ability to translate trends into a commercial way for the Lipsy customer
Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results
Have an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities
Excellent attention to detail
Passion for and understanding of the Lipsy brands
What we can do for you…
25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
Life Assurance
Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
Digital GP Service for help at home
Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
Bag a bargain at our sample sales
Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.