

Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance.2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community.Proficient knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.A sound understanding of the White Stuff brand and our customer.To be incredibly creative, highly self-motivated and have a passion for design.Credible knowledge of sourcing fabrics and working with suppliers specific to these areas.A fashion retail background with an individual and feminine style which matches our brand handwriting.

Experience in other non-clothing areas would be a plus.Extensive experience as a Footwear Designer in building collections.Attend key trade/fabric shows, develop and source fabrics and trims, adding newness to the ranges and improving the existing product offer, whilst ensuring all products perform well according to the intended end use.Reviewing and fitting samples with Buyer and working closely with Garment Tech to form the ranges and attend fit sessions throughout the process.The Designer will manage the design process in a collaborative work environment translating. Passionate about footwear, children’s shoes and fashion trends. Spec drawings to a high standard and ensuring the correct manufacturer is selected for each style. 61K - 77.3K a year (Estimated) Full-time.Design and development of seasonal collections from initial concept to sign off, working closely with the buyer to create and develop seasonal ranges within the White Stuff handwriting.Present trends, directions, and ranges clearly and passionately to Heads of and Directors.Developing a good understanding of the customer and her lifestyle and be aware of any new fashion or lifestyle trends that she may be engaged in.Creating and driving initial mood and colour input to create new and exciting concepts for mood boards, colour palettes & key looks reflecting the theme for each story.Responsible for contributing to the design strategy, identifying, and targeting key potential areas of growth within the market, whilst monitoring emerging trends and delivering newness and innovation.Under the direction of the Head of Design & Senior Accessories Designer, you will research, interpret and design ranges in line with the White Stuff handwriting across all categories within the White Stuff footwear range, inclusive of ladies and men’s footwear to compliment and complete the clothing collections.To deliver strong footwear collections, which showcase our unique White Stuff handwriting and are in line with the ladies and men’s clothing collections. You have excellent communication skills and build relationships across the business with a proactive nature.You can demonstrate your ability in hand drawn designs, as well as Photoshop and/or illustrator.

