Textiles / Product / Graphic Designer
Hatton Textiles International Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic product designer and developer. Our client base which is a mix of Private Labels, consumer / retail brands and prominent names in Sport all look to Hatton Textiles for their woven textiles needs. As such we need additional design capability to create new ranges that fit with the ethos of our clients brands.
Qualifications
- Educated to at least A level.
- Design based degree or equivalent. (textiles or graphic)
Computer Knowledge
- Microsoft Excel, Word and CRM databases, Quark, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator etc.
Duties:
- To create new ranges of textiles and associated products to fit with the needs of each client.
- Reactively and proactively respond to briefs from sales people and clients alike.
- Create marketing materials, packaging, adornments and accessories to fit with each brief.
- Create mood boards and pictorial collages to show understanding of each brand and client.
- Support all designs with fabrics and adornments to enable the sales process to take place.
The person.
- Fashion and creative led.
- Ability to interpret a brief and translate it into a meaningful range of products.
- Ability to present to individuals and groups.
- Clear understanding of weaving and fabric manufacturing capabilities.
- Excited and understanding of decorating techniques.
- Ability to source and create new ideas and concepts.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge or experience in one of the following areas:
- Sales / Sports promotion Industry
- Consumer / Sports retailing
- Branded textiles / clothing
- Bespoke / custom made textiles
- Corporate / graphic design and branding.
- Second language, preferably French or Spanish.
Hours.
Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.30
Additional hours where required to complete duties.
Occassional foreign trips to meet with suppliers
Package
Basic Salary to reflect experience and prevailing rates.
Stakeholder pension.
To apply for this job contact Richard King on 01392 412061
