Jimmy Choo Junior Designer, Accessories

Job Title: Junior Designer, Accessories

Reporting to:

Senior Design Director, Accessories

Role Purpose:

Design of Accessories and Assistant Support

Location:

Head Office, London

Key Responsibilities and DutiesDesign Leather Goods and Accessories following the design brief and brand profile for all collectionsContribute design ideas by research and presentation of ideasPrepare design presentation with teamContribute in selecting and development of materials and constructionWork with suppliers and factories via written and personal visits when requestedReport and work closely with Design Director, Accessories to develop and design collectionsCommunicate and coordinate with other teams (Shoes and Merchandising) on materials and collection collaborationsTo assist on collection launchesWork with the Design Team on Creative Research and Conceptual Design Development of patterns and prints and General CAD for all Accessories categoriesFreehand and CAD sketching, collage, paintingManipulate and recolor existing prints, sketches, patternsAttend Trade Fairs when requestedDesign additional functions / category as requestedAttend design meetings, merchandising meetings and other relevant meetings related to design, product and commercial reporting as requestedWork on other projects when required (i.e. PR and Retail related)Assist the Team organizing materials and sketches books

Skills, Experience and QualificationsDegree level Education in Fashion OR verifiable Industry-equivalent experience2-4 years'' experience in the Design, LG and general CADEuropean (preferably Italian) Factory and Supplier experienceExcellent sense of taste and styleSpecialized in sophisticated image and pattern design with a modern and glamorous styleExpert technical skill and knowledge of factory capability and supplier baseGood hand drawing abilityExcellent skills in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign), KeyNote, PowerPoint Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office .Excellent communication skills in person, via phone and emailLanguages: English and Italian

Characteristics RequiredExcellent work ethicExcellent organizational skillsTeam playerAbility to present strong concept and adapt and edit to tangible finished productSelf-motivatedGreat interpersonal skills

Special CircumstancesTravel to Italy requiredAbsolute understanding and acceptance of Jimmy Choo development calendarWill and adaptability to handle additional category requests based on business needs. As the Jimmy Choo business continues to evolve, new categories, collections and collaborations will be added. Design and development duties will be allocated in the most sensible way keeping in mind the workload of the position and the skill and strengths of the talent in the role

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