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Designer – Topshop (12 month FTC) Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at ASOS.com
Title: Designer – Topshop (12 month FTC)
Company: ASOS.com
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Company DescriptionWe’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.
We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.
Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.
Job DescriptionTHE ROLEWant to see your designs worn by millions? As a Designer at TOPSHOP, you’ll be plugged into culture and on the pulse of the latest fashion and trends that our customers love. You’ll need to be a creative, commercial and highly experienced Designer who works collaboratively. Designers play a critical role at TOPSHOP working closely with Merchandising, Buying and Technical teams to build a commercial and trend-led product range for the department that is loved by the TOPSHOP customer, globally.
As a multi-product Designer, you will need to have a creative eye that can cover stand out fashion across multiple departments within womenswear and a strong vision for unique new product. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge across fabric basis and experience of working with suppliers and factories to develop the newest fabrics and finishes for every season. This is a fast-paced brand which is constantly pushing new design concepts where originating not replicating is fundamental and the ability to cut, drape, sculpt and create new silhouettes is key. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of product development at Topshop and as Designer you will be key in driving this for this dept and within the wider design team. New silhouettes, fabric, print and detail drive new product and consideration over the quality is key in delivering an outstanding range which excites the Topshop customer and meets all her needs, ensuring the range has the ultimate stand out pieces.
You’ll be…
Researching, developing and creating market leading product across multi departments including developing big deals, key seasonal shapes, selecting fabrics, trends for the TOPSHOP customer.
Experience of working with India, China and European manufacturers and suppliers to deliver a breadth of product across fabric bases and end uses.
Strong vision and direction on fabric basics both for Core and premium ranges driving product quality and considered product that mix easily in your wardrobe with designer pieces.
Strong direction and experience working across casual and formal departments.
As a Designer you will play a key role in brainstorming & collating trend direction for the TOPSHOP brand.
Presenting trend research and have strong influencing skills to ensure you are the design voice for the department when working closely with Buying, Merchandising and Commercial leadership.
Collaborating across departments and other functions of the business including Marketing, to ensure the design vision is communicated clearly.
Identifying and executing new product opportunities to ensue as a brand we are leading the fashion market not foll…
