Careers

 THE ROLE

We are looking for an ambitious designer, with experience in producing successful multi-product collections, who can join our close-knit team. You will be working alongside the buying, design and creative team, and will report directly to the Creative Director. We are a fast-growing brand, and are looking for like-minded creatives to join our core team, to accelerate our growth and success.

THE SKILLS

· A strong understanding of Murci’s brand vision and customer profile.

· Experience in a design-led fashion role.

· Strong passion and enthusiasm for fashion

· Highly creative and strong understanding of customer needs

· The ability to work in an ever-changing, fast paced environment, while meeting deadlines.

· Confidence is a must. Someone with bold ideas, who isn’t afraid to pitch them.

· The ability to create tech packs/CAD’s in Adobe Illustrator with measurements and technical info for sampling and production.

· Able to create specs and grading knowledge is preferred, though not essential.

· Assisting in fit sessions and providing feedback in the form of fit comments.

· Ability to create original prints is preferred, though not essential.

· Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work collaboratively with Creative Director from concept to completion aligning on seasonal direction, timelines and customer insights.

· Responsible for driving the vision and direction of the brand, expressing this through your designs.

· Constantly pushing creative boundaries, with innovative ideas and designs.

· Staying up to date with trends, and actively researching the market.

· Producing seasonal trend reports.

· Contributing to cost saving solutions, whilst retaining quality and creativity.

· Sourcing, selecting, and developing fabrics, trims etc.

· Maintaining contact with external suppliers, visiting when necessary, and ensuring they have all relevant design information to make samples

· Maintain awareness of market trends influencing consumers and knowing the brand’s best-selling products in order to filter into the design process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, to be discussed at interview stage

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for this exciting role please email your CV & PORTFOLIO to info@murci.co.uk. PLEASE NOTE: Attaching a portfolio of your work is a must as we won't be progressing with any applicants without first seeing a selection of your previous work.