Senior Designer

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 115 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One. The Role: Kids Wear Designer (Maternity cover – 12 month fixed term contract) We are on the lookout for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Girls Wear Designer who can hit the ground running. The focus being to design and develop new product ranges for girls and boys (all ages and all categories) in line with market trends and the direction of customer and business needs. Key areas of responsibility include · Generation of ideas and concepts, and to articulate and present them to the customer. · Attend customer meetings, present to buyers with confidence and credibility the product designs and provide insights into the retail marketplace. · Analyse trend and create boards, shape, themes, key fabrics and colour palettes. · Develop ranges with Account Manager/Technical team with customer profile in mind. · Liaison with factories and mills to source fabrics and meet sample timelines. · To ensure the timely development of product ranges in line with market trends and customer needs. · To assist in the sourcing and development of new raw materials/components are aesthetically acceptable, technically sound and cost effective to the relevant product area. · Ensure that all Product ranges are creatively and effectively presented and updated regularly in the show rooms, create a great visual customer experience. · Undertake the research and required preparation of customer meetings and action all follow up as required. · Design and develop commercially appropriate products within budget. · Where appropriate, promote the creative image of the business with existing and potential customers through the production of focused and sustained design standards. · Any reasonable additional duties as requested or delegated by your line manager. Key Skills / Experiences · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage own time and priorities. · Ability to use your initiative and think outside the box. · Experience of 3D technology would be an advantage. · Previous experience of working on kids wear product range / jersey · Licensing design experience as well as working with different licensors · Organised and efficient to keep up with demands of customer, ability to provide commercial and creative insights across the different categories of kids wear and to different customers. · Highly credible, knowledgably and has a strong personal impact internally and with the customer. · Strong presentation skills with excellent eye for product. · Strong planning and problem-solving skills. · Enjoys and has a visible passion for the product. · A design related degree or relevant previous experience in a design related role. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in London If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future. As entrepreneurs, we create innovative products and provide end-to-end solutions for our customers. We are using speed, innovation and digitalization to transform our business in ways the industry has never seen before. Our teams thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity as a driver of innovation. We believe that our people are the source of our strength and expertise, and the reason for our success. We are committed to the creation of an educated, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected, no matter who they are. We know that learning is continual and are dedicated to investing in the future of our people. We are putting purpose at the core of what we do at Li & Fung to make a difference along the supply chain and in our communities. Our goal is to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to improve the lives of one billion people in the supply chain. You can learn more about our purpose and values