License Graphic Designer – Ladieswear.

A wonderful opportunity to join a global sourcing company’s London office as a License Graphic Designer – Ladieswear.

Role & Accountabilities

• Use license assets to create new designs for high street retailers.
• Creating cads on Adobe both vector and model shots.
• Creating tech packs for factory samples.
• Evaluating samples and adapting designs from lessons learnt.
• Work to retailer critical paths.
• Trend research.
• Comp shopping.
• Liaising with non-license team on shape & fabric development.
• Attend Buyer meetings.
• Liaise with global sourcing offices
• Design admin (filing designs etc).
• Requesting license assets from licensors.
• Submitting licensed cads and samples for concept approval.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to plan own work and prioritise.
• Admin skills.
• Eye for trend.
• Knowledge of license requirements & restrictions.
• Ability to juggle different retail accounts.

The Candidate

• Minimum 3 years’ experience (min 1 year should be ladies licensing)
• Sound understanding of print techniques.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Energetic & resilient.
• Ability to organise & prioritise workload based on the needs of the critical path.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator skills.
• Ability to liaise with buyers in a professional manner.
• Attention to detail ensuring cads are right first time.
• Research seasonal style and graphic trends and create specific commercial ranges for the customer.
• Basic understanding of garment construction.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to take ownership and resolve problems.