Senior Designer - Bags (12 month FTC/Freelancer)

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Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We're proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

SENIOR BAGS DESIGNER - ASOS DESIGN WW

THE TEAM

ASOS is one of the UK's top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave, creative and disciplined, and we live and breathe these in everything we do.

The ASOS Design team is instrumental in making ASOS the leading destination for fashion-loving 20-something customers across Womenswear and Menswear.

The Design Team look for inspiration all around the world, along with street style, vintage shopping, music, art, the catwalk and all things creative, to design the latest product for the range. It's all about newness and finding and designing the most exciting product for our 20-something customer, whatever their style. Our teams focus on developing and delivering a range that pushes the boundaries and meets the needs of our customer.

You'll be...

• Researching, designing, developing and creating a balanced Bags range, including developing big deals, key seasonal shapes, selecting fabrics, trends and items for the ASOS customer.
• Develop a cohesive range for the department, ensuring that product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps or duplication, and that the season is logically and commercially thought through.
• Presenting trend research to other teams including Buying and Commercial leadership, where relevant.
• Identifying and executing new products and product opportunities as they emerge in the market.
• Using relevant sales data and insights to design commercially relevant, fashion forward bags ranges.
• Anticipating the needs of the 20-something customer, using sales data, customer profile analytics and trend research to deliver commercial product ranges.
• Sourcing new fabrications, techniques and trimmings.
• Working closely with in-house Buying teams - collaborating to create fresh product, each season and shape the product direction for the department, ensuring that it is aligned to the brand and divisional strategy.
• Working with the Technical team on fits on a weekly basis, identifying and helping create new silhouette blocks for the department and produce a commercial range.
• Building relationships with suppliers and advising factories on direction, silhouette, construction, key details, fabrics, trimmings and artworks.
• Managing, developing and motivating more junior team members, providing them with clear direction and regular feedback.
• Supporting and deputising for the Head of Design as required, for example, attending product reviews or guiding the team on range building.
• Maintaining a clear understanding of brand purpose and Fashion with Integrity and ensuring these principles are fully embedded within the team. Looking for opportunities to use sustainable materials wherever possible.

Qualifications

We'd love to meet, someone with...

• A commercial handwriting and strong understanding of the ASOS Brand and Customer
• Significant experience in Bags Design within an aspirational brand or high street Retailer.
• Previous experience of direct sourcing and developing both PU and leather product, with knowledge of construction, fabric and trims.
• Proven ability to drive the success of a department or brand through strategic and commercial thinking.
• Some experience with Photoshop, Adobe, CAD - preferred but not essential.
• Plugged into 20-something culture and fashion, passionate about the product.
• Strong organisation skills, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to build great relationships with colleagues across the business and suppliers alike.
• Can gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities.
• Comfortable travelling in the UK and possibly internationally for supplier/product development meetings and inspirational purposes

Additional Information

BeneFITS'

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits