Designer

Description

A legacy in progress...

Say hello to a new era of modern sophistication...PrettyLittleThing has undergone a rebrand. A bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates both heritage and evolution.

Fashion is all about reinvention, and at PLT we are proving that style is more than just what you wear—it’s a statement.

We are stepping away from being a fast fashion brand, and pivoting towards giving customers premium quality product and design.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Role

We are looking for creative, aspirational Designers who have an eye for upcoming trends and a passion for leading the way.

You will design ranges and collections for PrettyLitleThing.com across short and long lead time frames, across all product areas. You must have a clear understanding of the PrettyLittleThing.com customer, and be able to support the commercial targets of the brand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ability to design across all fashion product areas (soft and woven)
• Completing research to pull together themes and trends
• Analysing upcoming aspirational trends
• Taking idea from concept, creating initial specifications through to production of initial samples
• Ensures capability of team to work on short turnaround as well as forward planning ranges for future seasons
• Works directly with overseas supplier to create collections
• Build and maintain close relationships with buying and supplier base
• Developing and inspiring junior team members
• Is flexible regarding off shore travel predominately to the Far East
• Delivers results within specified time frames
  
  

More About You

• Highly creative and innovative
• Experienced in identifying and proposing potential new product opportunities
• Outstanding commercial awareness and comprehensive understanding of womenswear trends
• Ability to prioritise workflow and ensure challenging deadlines are met, in line with critical path
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of working with other product teams and external suppliers to build productive relationships
• Good understanding of the brand and customer
• Proficient Computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD: Photoshop, Adobe and Illustrator
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
  
  

PLT Perks

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company share scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Late start, early Friday finish
• Free parking
• Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
• Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
• Season Ticket Loans
• 40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
• Discount & Cashback portal
• Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
• Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year
  
  

Due to the evolving nature of our organisation, this job description is not exhaustive. While this job description will be reviewed and updated periodically, the job holder may from time to time be required to carry out tasks which are not detailed in this document.