Designer, Womens Casual Wovens / Denim

Department: Womenswear

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Description

At River Island, we're passionate about creating fashion that inspires confidence and helps our customers express their individuality. We're looking for a talented Designer to join our Casual Wovens team and play a key role in shaping one of our most exciting product areas which covers: denim separates, jeans, casual separates and casual outerwear.

While the role offers exposure across the wider category, we're particularly keen to hear from designers with experience in denim, as the successful candidate will have a strong focus on developing our denim and jeans offer.

That said, we're open to applicants from a variety of backgrounds who can demonstrate outstanding design skills, a commercial eye, and a passion for creating product that resonates with our customer. What we’re looking for:A naturally feminine design handwriting with a strong understanding of the River Island aesthetic and customer.

Previous womenswear design experience, with denim experience highly desirable—but we're keen to hear from exceptional designers from related product areas too. The ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into commercially successful product at pace.

Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and reacting quickly to changing priorities. The ability to think strategically, creating cohesive seasonal product stories with a clear point of view.

Excellent CAD, illustration and presentation skills. A collaborative approach and the confidence to work cross-functionally with buying, technical and sourcing teams. A proactive, positive attitude and a genuine passion for fashion.

What you'll do:Design commercially successful collections across the Casual Wovens department, with a primary focus on denim and jeans. Research trends, fabrics, washes, colours and silhouettes to build compelling seasonal ranges.

Develop clear seasonal direction and product strategies that support the wid