Junior Designer - Own Brand Menswear

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and hardworking Junior to join our small but dynamic Menswear team.  This role has a focus on building our menswear own brand offering and being an active member of the design team, helping across multiple categories when needed. 

This role requires previous experience working within a menswear team at assistant or Junior level, preferably by having a good understanding of the process from design to production. Multi-category experience is plus. A good knowledge of trend and the trend process alongside a good colour and fabric eye. Research being the backbone of this role in addition to design and development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researching trend and product direction across multiple categories. 

• Ability to help produce trend boards, colour, catwalk reports and shop reports for menswear. Comp shopping is a must. 

• Knowledge of fabric, and ability to translate this into trends. 

• Knowledge of colour, graphics and print, and ability to incorporate this into trends clearly. 

• If needed, the ability to take responsibility for a menswear product category, which includes independent research, product development and range building with a buying team. 

• Strong skills in CAD (illustrator, photoshop, Indesign) 3D design knowledge is a plus. (Style or Clo 3d) 

• Ability to create clear and detailed design packs to be sent to the supply chain. 

• Ability to translate initial ideas and concepts into commercial designs. 

• Working closely with buying teams to create a cohesive and saleable collection. 

• Working closely with the technical team, advising factories on fabric, fit, construction and details. 

• Sourcing from the supply base and building strong relationship with suppliers. 

• Reacting to sales information and designing commercially relevant, fashion-forward trends and ranges with our customer in mind. 

• Have strong presentation skills and be confident to present designs in meetings 

You must have previous experience within menswear fashion at an assistant or Junior level who is interested in a new challenge. Experience working within a menswear brand or own brand department is must. Will also consider supplier-based roles. 

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and CRB check.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review, and then be in touch to move to the interview process. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person and remotely. We will always look to make the adjustments you need to bring your best self to interview.

For this role after meeting our Talent Acquisition Team you can expect a 2 stage process.

First Stage - 30 minute video interview which will consist of exploring your experience and portfolios in more depth and an opportunity for you to find out more about the role and the team.

Second Stage - A 1 hour Design Project task for you to present followed by a Q&A and value led competency questions.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.