Womenswear Designer - Jersey

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  • London  
    London, United Kingdom
    perm  
  • Company
    River Island  
    Start date
    ASAP  
    Duration
    n/a  
    Wage
    Undisclosed
  • Closing date
    21 March 2020  
    Posted on
    21 February 2020  

With more than 60 years of history in the bag, ours is a brand with an impressive heritage. Style is well and truly in our blood. As well as UK and Ireland, we are represented globally through our stores in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia. Our e-commerce business is helping to set the trend globally, shipping to 125 countries whilst also growing our presence on the world’s leading digital fashion marketplaces.

Our people make all the difference. Just as the River Island name pulls customers in off the high street and inspires them to buy online, our employer brand turns the heads of talented people, inspiring them to join, stay and grow with us.
 

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS…

With a mindset that’s both creative and commercial, our Design team work closely with Buying and Merchandising to realise a range that’s as stylish and fashion-forward as it is affordable and fast-selling – all in a world where each day is different and as exciting as the next.

It’s an amazing time to join the team.  We have enjoyed great success over the last couple of years and are growing rapidly so there are lots of opportunities for long term career progression and the chance to showcase your creativity.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Keeping up to date with key trends and interpreting them to suit the River Island customer.
  • Presenting trends to the Design and Buying teams.
  • Taking part in inspiration trips and factory visits (Worldwide travel).
  • Mentoring junior members of the team.
     

WE KNOW WHAT WE’RE DOING… and we know exactly what experience we’re looking for!          

  • Previous experience as a Designer or Junior Designer within a fashion retailer or from a supplier background.
  • The ability to demonstrate an affinity with RI Brand and high street fashion.
  • A creative eye for product, with ability to drive the business forward.
  • Be confident and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels.
  • Be able to manage own workload, plan and prioritise work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Be team orientated with the ability to build strong relationships and influence where necessary.
  • Have a high level of attention to detail.
  • Be adaptable to change.
  • Love the brand as much as we do!
     

IT NEVER GETS BORING…

If you are ambitious and love working in a busy environment where every day is new, then River Island is the place to be! As a business, we are committed to developing our talent and offer a fantastic training program to help you optimise your performance and support your career progression with the company.

Our working environment is busy, fast moving and responsive to our customers’ needs, much like our training which is unique to our business and reflective of our fun and refreshing brand and our people within it! Our River Academy offers ongoing training and development by running workshops throughout the year varying from courses focusing on softer skills to the more technical courses you may require to perform your duties.

It’s not all work and no play here either…we all work hard but we also like to have fun too! We are a social bunch and regularly host events ranging from Summer and Christmas parties, bake offs, and lots of charity events!
 

WE LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER…and in doing so, we provide great benefits for our employees:                      

  • 50% Staff Discount.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Competitive holidays plus bank holidays.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Healthcare scheme.
  • Discounted on-site gym membership.
  • Ride to work scheme.
  • Staff Shop.
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • The opportunity to travel for inspiration trips and factory visits.

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