Job Title
Junior Designer - Kids & Baby
Location
George House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Category
Product Development - SF
Closing Date
10 December 2024
Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and experienced Boys Wear Designer with a passion for creating innovative and trend-forward clothing for boys aged 3-14. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who can demonstrate clear ownership of key category areas, possesses strong project management skills, and has experience working across multiple categories. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, Join our innovative and dynamic team as a Boyswear. We are a leading company in the children's fashion industry, committed to creating high-quality, stylish, and comfortable clothing. If you have a passion for design and a love for fashion, this is the perfect opportunity to join a collaborative and creative environment.“Everything about Asda”
We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Everything you’ll love ”
- Discretionary bonus – Rewarding you for your hard work and efforts
- Company matched pension – Looking forward to the future
- 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for your self and switch off
- 13 paydays a year – who doesn’t love an extra payday?
- Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
- Discount off your shopping at Asda and George - with extra discounts running throughout the year – really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of £700 a year
- Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business. (Link to grad scheme on Asda page)
- Plus much more! “That’s more like it”
“Find your role” We are seeking a talented and motivated Designer to join our George Boyswear design team. The successful candidate will have the 4year and above relevant experience in a retail/supplier environment as well as excellent critical path management.This role requires a combination of creativity, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of current trends in fashion. You will gain valuable experience in all aspects of fashion design, from trend research and concept development to technical sketching and sample production.Key Responsibilities:
- Design Ownership: Take full ownership of designated categories within the boyswear range (ages 3-14), from initial concept through to final product, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends and brand direction.
- Project Management & Critical Path (CP) Ownership: Manage design projects from concept to completion, maintaining responsibility for timelines, milestones, and critical path management to ensure on-time delivery of ranges.
- Category Experience: Work across multiple categories within boyswear (e.g., outerwear, casualwear, occasionwear), bringing depth and breadth of design knowledge across a variety of product types.
- Collaboration & Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the buying team and other cross-functional departments, including product development and technical teams, to deliver cohesive and commercially viable ranges.
- Trend Research & Inspiration: Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and attend relevant trade shows to ensure designs are current and reflective of market trends, while maintaining brand identity.
- Sketching & Tech Packs: Create detailed sketches, technical drawings, and design packs (including fabric and trim selections) for development and sampling stages.
- Problem Solving & Innovation: Provide innovative design solutions to meet both creative and commercial objectives, responding proactively to feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Presentation Skills: Present design concepts and mood boards to the design, buying, and senior management teams, ensuring clarity of design vision and commerciality.
Key Requirements:
- Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field, Proven experience designing boyswear (ages 3-14) with a strong portfolio demonstrating ownership of key category areas and a variety of product types.
- Relevant experience in a retail/supplier environment
- Excellent knowledge of the whole design process, including critical path from start to finish. including, knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and trims.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong focus on timelines, critical paths, and efficient delivery.
- Collaborative Skills: Experience working in a cross-functional team environment, with the ability to form strong relationships with buying teams, product development, and technical teams.
- Creativity & Commercial Awareness: Strong creative skills with a keen understanding of market trends, customer needs, and commerciality in boyswear fashion.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and CAD software for sketching and tech pack creation.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all aspects of design and technical documentation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and creative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- The chance to contribute to a well-established brand and make a real impact in boyswear design.
“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone’s reach.We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
Work Where it Works
Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
