Job Description
Responsibilities:
Design and Research
• Material and colour research.
• Work with the Design Team on CAD and graphics placement.
• Assist the Head of Design in researching design ideas following design brief and brand profile.
• Sketching of all designs providing technical drawings of details and variations when required.
• Development of design details.
• Attend Trade Fairs as required.
Product Development
• To assist Head of Design and document photo fitting and correction on design and constructions.
• Organise and set up technical sheets / documentation per collection.
• Work with suppliers and factories via written and personal visits when requested.
• Communicated and coordinate with other teams (Accessory / Merchandising) on material and collection collaborations.
• Manage selected supplier communications between London / product development office.
• Collaborate with other teams on style / detail / material development.
Administration
• Attend design meetings, merchandising meeting and other relevant meetings related to design, product and commercial reporting as required.
• Work closely with Merchandising Team in building out collections.
• Prepare design presentations with the team.
Key Areas:
• Support and assist the development of collections.
• Develop and execute technical drawings to support design ideas under instruction from Head of Design.
• Administration of collection to sample stage (designated part of the collection).
• Communicate and coordinate with teams (Merchandise and Accessory) to ensure collection collaboration.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications / Education:
• Degree level education in fashion or shoes design or verifiable industry equivalent experience.
Experience Required:
• CAD experience for rendering of designs in various software programmes such as Illustrator, Photoshop and equivalent programmes.
• Proven experience in the design of luxury Women’s footwear.
Skills / Knowledge:
CAD experience for rendering of designs for review.
• Specialised in luxury women’s shoes product design.
• Excellent use of Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent sense of taste and style.
• Excellent communication skills in person, via phone and email.
Characteristics Required:
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Team Player.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Self-motivated.
About Us
Today, Jimmy Choo encompasses a complete luxury accessories brand. Women’s shoes remain the core of the product offer, alongside handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. Pierre Denis was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2012 and the creative direction is overseen by Sandra Choi. Together, they share a vision to create one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo has a store network encompassing 183 stores in 36 countries and is present in the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide. In October 2014 Jimmy Choo PLC was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange with the ticker CHOO.
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Posted: April 18, 2017
