Junior Technical Designer
Posted 1 hour 36 minutes ago by Curvy Kate Limited
JOB TITLE: Junior Technical Designer - Lingerie and Swimwear
LOCATION: Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8
Curvy Kate and Brastop are market-leading and award-winning lingerie and swimwear brands, exclusively for fuller busts.
We were proud to win Draper's Best Place to Work in 2022 and The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring workplace.
We specialise in D to K cups, and our company purpose is to give comfort, confidence and freedom to everybody with bigger boobs.
We are looking for a Garment Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone that will align with our business core values which are 'wow the customer', 'always be better' and 'work as a team'.
About the role :You will be working within our Product Design Team at our Uxbridge Headquarters, reporting into our Senior Design Manager. Your responsibilities include:
- Design, develop & present product for Curvy Kate and Brastop Internal brands according to design brief and fit critical path.
- Research & report upon trends in fabrics, products, fit and price within the Lingerie & Swimwear market.
- Source & develop new fabrics & componentry, which are fit for purpose and production viable, via factories and Interfiliere shows within the target cost parameters of brands.
- Create and maintain concept CADs, garment specifications, BOMs for assigned product.
- Ensure established standard of fit, componentry and overall product are checked and maintained throughout product development.
- Develop further awareness of own brand and competitor product fit and performance.
- Maintain open channels of communication with overseas factories, Buying & Merchandising team and maintain effective communication.
- Maintain an overview of the colour work required for Curvy Kate & Brastop Internal Product.
- Review & feedback on colour submissions in accordance with the Production Critical Path.
- Develop the fit of assigned Products in line with Production Critical Path.
- Demonstrate consistent application of fit assessment & pattern development via Lectra software.
- Apply and develop grade rules for assigned product in accordance with the Curvy Kate grading standards and adhere to confirmed blocks to maintain fit consistency.
- Plan grade sizes and wear test models to effectively assess the fit and performance of the product.
To be successful in the role of Junior Technical Designer at Curvy Kate and Brastop, you will have the following qualifications / experience:
- Experience using Lectra Modaris pattern cutting & grading software
- Experience in the fit & development of fuller bust products
- Creates beautiful product CADs using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
- Understanding of the technical requirements and production viability for fuller bust product
- Use of Adobe illustrator to create technical CADs
- Attention to detail and passionate pursuit of great-fitting product
- A passionate, proactive, creative team player
- Awareness of innovation & trends in the lingerie & swimwear sector
- Excellent communicator, who enjoys presenting to colleagues & external partners
You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to deliver the best possible experience to our customers.
What we offer:- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Office based with occasional remote working
- Medicash Employee Assistance Programme Health cover that includes GP & Prescription service and discounted healthclub membership, Dental treatment, Physiotherapy and Optical appointments.
- Half day annual leave on your birthday, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
- A fun, inclusive and supportive place to work with a passionate and dedicated team
Are you a good fit for this role and our culture?
Please send your CV together with any relevant portfolio details, along with your salary expectations.
We will contact you to arrange an interview if successful.
Accepted file formats: .doc / .docx / .pdf / .jpg / .png
Recruitment process will include but is not limited to; an initial 30 minute telephone interview with the People & Culture Coordinator, an interview with the Hiring Manager and the People & Culture Coordinator and a final interview with the Hiring Manager and Managing Director.