We are recruiting for a Print Designer to join a world-renowned fashion house on a temp-to-perm basis. The Designer will create unique and inspiring print designs and illustrations which reflect the creative director's vision and brand's image. 

The day to day tasks will involve working closely with the design team, fabric technicians and fabric suppliers, taking responsibility for the development process of prints and controlling the printing process. The print designer will work with the designer to determine the mood of the new collection and present design concepts and designs to the Creative Director.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, commercially aware individual with previous experience of a similar role to take the next step in their career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• provide unique, original and inspiring designs to reflect the brand image
• identifying key statements for the season
• working with the designer to determine and search the mood of the new collection
• colour research and maintaining an accurate working colour palette
• presenting design concepts and designs to the Creative Director
• responsible for development process of prints
• working with the design team to deliver commercial prints
• sourcing and matching of colour standards
• delivering designs for collection pieces
• working with the design team, fabric technicians and fabric suppliers
• controlling the printing process
• analysing trend and sales information to influence designs
• communication print design requirements
• liaising with factories
• ensuring print deadlines are met
• research and report industry printing
• drawing, painting and illustrations

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• previous experience of delivering print designs
• educated to degree level in design desirable
• previous experience of a similar role where they have been required to prioritise and multi-task various and competing demands
• knowledge of fabrics and the design process as well as construction and creative techniques in relation to silk screening, embroidery, flock, foil, embellishments and washing and dying treatments
• highly creative and able to build on inspirations
• a good communicator with the ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels
• ability to be discrete, confidential and reliable at all times
• knowledge of trends
• computer literate, including knowledge of Adobe and CAD packages
• language skills desirable, preferably in French or Italian

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• commercially aware
• problem solving and solution orientated with a 'can-do' attitude
• able to work in fast paced environments
• as strong team player and considerate of colleagues
• ability to be discrete, confidential and reliable at all times
• excellent planning and organisational skills