The Very Group - Junior Designer - Own Brand Menswear

Brand Designer is needed in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Client: The Very Group

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to assist our customers. We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and hardworking Junior to join our small but dynamic Menswear team. This role will focus on building our menswear own brand offering and being an active member of the design team, helping across multiple categories when needed.

Requirements

Previous experience working within a menswear team at assistant or Junior level is required, preferably with an understanding of the process from design to production. Multi-category experience is a plus. The successful candidate should possess:

• A good knowledge of trend and the trend process.
• A good colour and fabric eye.
• Strong skills in CAD (illustrator, photoshop, InDesign); 3D design knowledge (Style or Clo 3D) is a plus.
• Ability to create detailed design packs for the supply chain.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence to present designs in meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching trend and product direction across multiple categories.
• Assisting in the production of trend boards, colour, catwalk reports, and shop reports for menswear.
• Knowledge of fabric and ability to translate this into trends.
• Incorporating colour, graphics, and print into trends clearly.
• Taking responsibility for a menswear product category if needed.
• Working closely with buying teams to create a cohesive and saleable collection.
• Advising factories on fabric, fit, construction, and details.
• Sourcing from the supply base and building strong relationships with suppliers.
• Reacting to sales information to design commercially relevant, fashion-forward trends.

Application Process

Please note that the talent acquisition team manages this vacancy directly. If successful, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, and CRB check. The interview process consists of a 2-stage process: First, a 30-minute video interview followed by a Design Project task in the second stage where you will present your project and answer questions.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic and ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process.