job purpose

this role is for a junior costume designer within the design department, being responsible for all areas of design from concept to production including mood boards & sketches, cad work, design packs & general design administration. must be competent in adobe illustrator & photoshop.

key responsibilities

o   assist the senior designers in all aspects of design & development.

o   ｃｒｅａｔｅ & work independently & within the team on mood boards & initial ideas

o   assist & work on cad drawings for both generic & licensed costumes

o   help designers ａｄｄ design packs & images on the plm system.

o   with the help of the senior designers, compile detailed design packs & work on drawings to be sent to the sample room in china

o   work with the technical team on pattern design and garment construction. also learning about new testing & safety requirements

o   ensuring samples are to the highest standard whilst making sure they are of a commercial nature

o   help with presentations both to the rubies uk team & customers

o   learn re fabrics & printing techniques

responsibilities

·         work in line with the businesses’ vision and values. 

·         work to deadlines and respond in a flexible way to changing demands.

·         to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to the work undertaken.

·         maintain a positive demeanour that supports a happy working environment, and remain flexible and professional at all times;

·         treat other staff as one expects to be treated oneself;

·         be a good ambassador for the organisation in any external dealings;

·         undertake continuing professional development (cpd) with support from your manager to further enhance your skill base;

·         undertake any other duties as directed by your manager, senior manager or managing director.