This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior level designer to join our small but energetic packs team based in our office in Kendal on the edge of the Lake District.
Overview:
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design team on a day to day basis, ensuring the design direction is maintained, have an enthusiastic and team-orientated approach, a passion for the outdoors and bring a wealth of experience to the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a successful company that’s really going places.
Key Responsibilities
• With the Head of Department and CEO set the design direction for the company
• Lead the design team and ensure they follow the brief and company design direction
• Ensure new designs are thoroughly tested using in-house facilities, field tests and 3rd party testers.
• Assist Head of Department with training – sales & retail
• Ensure Product Instructions produced by Designers are clear and legible
• Lead the choice of fabrics and give clear briefs, in a timely manner, to the fabric vendor
• Ensure the choices of components are made in a timely manner and are in-line with the design direction.
• Managing all SMU’s following brief from Head of Department
• Sign off final labdips
Experience & Qualifications
• Educated to degree/HND level or have the relevant experience in an appropriate discipline
• Demonstrate a high level portfolio of work and design knowledge
• Have proven experience of successfully managing and developing a team of designers
• Experience of developing design processes and inspiring innovative approaches
• Experience in providing accurate timings for projects
• Experience of working with Far Eastern factories
Skills & Knowledge
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of design skill
• Have the ability and drive to develop design processes and procedures to meet the needs of the business for now and the future
• The ability to create and deliver effective presentations to colleagues to convey design ideas
• The ability to develop strong internal/external client relationships
• Excellent organisational skills including time management, planning, meeting targets/deadlines, objective setting
• Must be expert in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & In-Design
• Must have experience and competency in a CAD programme
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake travel (including overseas) as required to fulfil the duties of the role.
Applicants should apply by sending a CV and covering letter clearly stating salary expectations to Lee Jones, HR Coordinator. Email: lee.jones@equipuk.com
Postal applications should be sent to Lee Jones, HR Dept, Equip Outdoor Technologies, Englender Business Park, High View Road, South Normanton, Derbyshire DE55 2DT
The closing date for applications is 25th July 2016.
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