Designer Cut & Sewn Amsterdam

The European headoffice of this international fashion & lifestyle brand is based in Amsterdam. The company's style is classic American with a twist. Dynamic, international, and open-minded describes the company's culture at best.

Our client, an international fashion company with their HQ in Amsterdam is looking for a Designer Cut & Sewn for the upcoming months. Do you have a good understanding of the latest outerwear trends and the ability to translate them into a commercial product? Apply promptly as the job post will close on Friday, November 20th at 12:00.

In this role you will be working in the Menswear Division and support the Cut & Sewn design team with designing and executing seasonal collections for the product category. The Cut & Sewn product groups exists out Tees, Heavy Weight Knits and Polo's. You will work closely with the Designer and Sr. designer in the team, the developers from the development team, merchandise team, and the Design Director for the planning and development of the collection each season.

Among other you will be responsible for:

• Support design team in researching trends and performing market research that works into the Menswear brand strategy;
• Preparing all design sheets and boards for both Cut & Sewn for divisional presentations;
• Preparing all selected and confirmed styles to be computerized and design sheets completed to a high standard for sending to buying offices globally;
• Knowledge of Illustrator and Indesign (3D knowledge is a pre);
• Develop sketches and colour ups in alignment with the Global Design Brief and merchandising range plan using initial research, support and attend sketch/proto review and revise sketches based on feedback received before and during sketch/ proto review;
• Support fittings in collaboration with Designer and Senior Designer, Technical Development and Product Development;
• Making sure that the brand's D.N.A. is seen in each garment;
• Working to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines.

Requirements:

• Fashion Degree;
• Excellent computer skills (Illustrator/Photoshop/ Indesign);
• Fluent in English both written and verbal as English is the working language of the company;
• Is able to work in a hectic environment and has a hands-on mentality;
• High productivity is demanded;
• Team player;
• Structured and well organized.

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live in the greater Amsterdam area. Although we understand that you are willing to relocate or commute, we have agreed with our client not to accept this as an adequate option.

Are you interested in the position and do you have the required skills and experience? Please send us your CV including a short letter of motivation and your portfolio. For more information call us at 020-5738383.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!