Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week

Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week Assistant Trend & Colour Designer - Menswear - 3 days per week

The location of the role is Paddington, London (3 days per week in the office). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £175 per day (via PAYE).

This role is part time, 24 hours per week.

Key accountabilities of the role

Research macro trends relevant to Menswear and support TDL in delivering these for the BUs. Research lifestyle and product trends for Menswear from global sources, aligned to the brand and customer, with strong knowledge of product, market and cultural influences. Support TDL in curating innovation themes across Menswear. Work closely with Colour and Print to ensure cohesive seasonal trends that underpin design briefs. Partner with Fabric Sourcing and Development to define key fabric directions and opportunities within Menswear. Provide ongoing trend updates through continuous research (catwalk, trade fairs, market intel, trend services) to keep the offer modern and relevant. Deliver in line with BU critical path dates. Collaborate closely with TDL, Design Leads and Design teams throughout. Work collaboratively with design and technical teams to input, align and support delivery. Collaborate across Clothing & Home where relevant. Use appropriate IT tools to support delivery.Key Skills

Strong macro and micro Menswear trend research capability. In-depth understanding of Menswear product, global markets and lifestyle influences. Ability to translate trends into clear, commercial direction. Strong collaboration across design, colour, fabric and technical teams. Agility in responding to fast-moving trends and updates. Clear communication with TDL, Design Leads and wider teams. Strong organisation and delivery against critical path. Proficient in relevant design and trend tools.Key Relationships & Stakeholders

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