Menswear Designer

Role Title: Designer (Menswear)Department: DesignReports To: Head of Design & Buying MenswearContract Type: PermanentWorking Arrangements/Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours Working Location: FatFace HQ, Havant Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement:Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.Our Product formula:Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.Role SummaryTo work in conjunction with other category designers and buyers to create a collection for a category and to follow the product through to Final Production Standard sample stage.Role ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the design of multi product garments for all phases and seasonsResearch and develop new fabrics in line with trend and brand direction.Create colour palette for the range.Illustrate garments to presentation and specification pack standard.Create Specification Packs to forward to suppliers for development of garment samples.Present ranges to team and CEO for sign off and adjustments.Adjust and design graphics applicable to garments.Brief Graphic Design with range direction and focal points as appropriate.Research themes and directions for following collections.Create and present trend packs, Mood Boards, and forecasts for following seasons.Follow development of samples through fit meetings to sealer stageSkills and ExperienceDegree or equivalent in Fashion based subject.Experience at Designer level.Experience of Menswear.P