Prints/Graphics Designer

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Graphics Designer to join our Leicester team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative designer who is ready to take greater ownership of their product area, developing original, trend-led and commercially relevant print and graphic concepts for our customers.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and identify emerging print, graphic, colour and wider fashion trends, translating these into relevant and commercially viable concepts for our customers.
• Liaise with Senior graphic designer/print team to collaborate and support on workload, trends and presentations for the seasons ahead.
• Independently develop original print and graphic concepts, embroideries, embellishments and seasonal themes.
• Create trend, colour and concept presentations to support customer meetings and seasonal direction.
• Produce accurate and detailed artwork specifications and tech packs for factories, ensuring correct colour, scale, placement and execution.
• Take ownership of designs from initial concept through to final production, ensuring the original creative vision is maintained.
• Work closely with factories and overseas offices, reviewing strike-offs, lab dips and samples and providing clear and timely feedback.
• Manage key dates and priorities within your area, ensuring deadlines and critical path requirements are achieved.
• Build strong working relationships with buyers and customers, developing an understanding of their handwriting, product strategy and commercial requirements.
• Confidently present ideas, trends and design concepts internally and to customers.
• Respond quickly to customer briefs, identifying opportunities and developing relevant design solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Buying and overseas teams to support the development of commercially successful ranges.
• Monitor competitor activity and the wider market to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities.
• Participate in UK and international inspiration, sourcing and customer trips where required.
• Support the development of Assistant Designers, sharing knowledge and providing guidance where appropriate.
• Maintain organised design files, artwork libraries and sample management processes.
• Support the wider Design team during busy periods and contribute positively to the overall performance of the department.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree in Printed Textiles, Graphic Design, Fashion Design or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience within a fashion print/graphics design role, ideally within a supplier, retailer or relevant fashion environment.
• 2 years+ experience in the industry
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong creative eye with a clear understanding of print, graphics, colour, fabric and emerging fashion trends.
• Able to translate trends into commercial, customer-relevant product rather than designing purely from a creative perspective.
• Good understanding of print techniques, fabric processes, embroidery, embellishment and production requirements.
• Confident communicating and presenting ideas to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Able to take ownership of projects and manage work from concept through to production.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.
• Calm, positive and solutions-focused when dealing with challenges.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing both creatively and commercially.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Flexible working opportunity
• Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Birthday day off
• Sample Sales
• Opportunity to travel
• Pension scheme
• Sample sales
• Bike2work scheme