Designer - SimplyBe Dresses & Tops

The purpose of this role is to design new and innovative products for the Dresses & Tops range for Simply Be. A key aspect of this role will involve regular reviews of existing products to ensure that the ranges remain inspirational and relevant, and to deliver key seasonal trends and the must-have silhouettes of the season in line with our competitors, and forecasted trends. You will work collaboratively with the Buying team to deliver exciting, commercial and sustainable ranges, delivering optimal brand and customer performance whilst demonstrating full understanding of our customers' needs in regard to shape, fit and trend direction. The successful candidate will support the Head of Design in delivering the trends and key items for the season, and presenting insight into new fabrics, colour & graphics, and the must-have jersey pieces. This will be through visual showcases to the Product teams, and the wider business. As well as being able to show a breadth of skill in Jersey product design, the ideal candidate for this role will need to have a strong and varied design skill for graphics and slogans, and be able to present this clearly at interview stage. This will need to presented with the Simply Be design handwriting in mind. Please upload examples of work as part of application process.,

• Collaborate with the Buying team on direction for the forthcoming season, to build a balanced and cohesive range across the Dresses & Tops product range, with a real focus on graphics and slogans.
• Keeping up to date with market intelligence, specifically around key competitors and future trends; providing insight and inspiration to the Design and Buying Teams.
• Regular reviews of existing products to ensure that the ranges remain inspirational and relevant, and to deliver key seasonal trends and the must-have silhouettes of the season in line with our competitors, and forecasted trends.
• Creation of new and exciting ranges that innovate in terms of product opportunity and the identification of new and developing trends.
• Briefing and liaising with suppliers on new development and designs.
• Working with QA and Buying on updating fit and pushing innovation in fabric and silhouette, with an added focus on being sustainable too.
• Modernisation and design of product ranges in line with key competitors, driving improved net sales performance and gains in market share.
• Delivering key items of the season with conviction, and being accountable for this key area of the womenswear range.
• Ensuring harmonisation of trends across all products within Jersey and Leisure.
• Strong understanding of the Brand and customer, and the design handwriting for Simply Be.
• Opportunity to travel for inspiration and work with suppliers overseas, so being able to travel is important for this role.
  
  Being able to show a breadth of skill in product design.
• Strong and varied design skill for graphics and slogans.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
  
  At N Brown, we're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by 'championing inclusion, we'll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer'. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
We're a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.


• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice