AddressAlquemie Group is a house of brands that include General Pants, SurfStitch, Ginger & Smart, National Geographic Apparel and LEGO Certified Stores … and more in the pipeline!
We are seeking expressions of Interest for a Womenswear Designer to join the team at General Pants!
As a Womenswear Designer at General Pants, you will be responsible for driving the success of your brands in line with the business strategic goals. You will champion the ideation, design and creation of GP’s unique vertical compelling offerings and will be accountable for the relevance and execution of global and market trends. You will be customer focused, commercial and coordinate product ranges that both grow sales, and position General Pants as first and best in market. Reporting to the CMO, you will coach, support and guide your Design Assistant, build solid relationships with key suppliers and sellers and negotiate profitable business outcomes as well as work collaboratively with Production and Buying to ensure our product brand vision is executed in line with our strategy.
We are seeking expressions of Interest from candidates with the following:
- Have an excellent understanding of the youth and street wear market
- Proven experience in executing commercially successful product
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit and textile development
- Prior experience and working knowledge of successful retailers
- Proven success in acting to further develop owns skills and knowledge
- Experience in mentoring & developing direct reports
- Degree or Diploma qualification in Fashion Design is desirable
- 3+ years’ experience at Designer level in a successful retail business
About Us ..
At Alquemie Group, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes and celebrates individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- YOU Days – extra day/s off that increase with each year of tenure
- Birthday Day off – what better way to celebrate your birthday than an extra day of leave!
- Diverse career paths – it’s over to you!
- Staff discount – between 20% - 50% across all Alquemie Group Brands!
- Training and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV along with your portfolio.
