Varley
Mid Level Designer Activewear - Chesterfield
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About Varley Clothing
Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York.
We create year-round collections designed to build an elevated wardrobe for how women live and move. From knitwear and outerwear to everyday staples and active pieces, our collections blend style, function, and versatility.
Varley exists to instil quiet confidence through meaningful connections that enhance everything women already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.
Our international family-run team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women. We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another.
Job Title: Activewear Designer
Location: Chesterfield
Reporting to: Senior Designer
NO HYBRID WORKING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
Job Description
We are looking for a focused and passionate Activewear Designer to join our thriving team. Attention to detail is essential as we obsess about every style in our collections. You must be able to follow direction while bringing your own creativity and ideas to the role. You must be experienced in taking ownership of projects while being comfortable working as part of a team.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Designer in creating apparel collections from concept to completion.
- Mentor and support Assistant and Junior Designers.
- Creation of detailed design packs and other materials to aid in smooth handover to the Development Team.
- Attend fittings with the Senior Designer and collaborate closely with the Development Team to ensure design integrity from initial concept through to finished product.
- Maintain key documents such as collection overviews, performance reviews and sourcing packs in coordination with the Junior Designer.
- Work with the Senior Designers to ensure the global calendar is followed & deadlines are met.
- Assist Senior Designer in presenting seasonal collections to the Sales team.
Experience And Skills
- Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.
- Experience in Womenswear Design role (4+ years).
- Advanced Illustrator & Photoshop skills.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and fabric performance.
- A passion for clothing, with a keen eye for considered details.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- A collaborative team player.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage several projects in tandem.
- The drive to work for a market leader and the adaptability to cope with the needs of a growing brand.
Advantageous
- In-house Fashion Brand Experience
- 3D and AI Familiarity (Style 3D etc)
- Keynote and PowerPoint proficiency
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Benefits
- Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
- Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
- Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years
- 25 Days Holiday
Our People
We think of ourselves as an international family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two, has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community.
Split across the UK and USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women.
We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. Everything else should take care of itself.
Company Values
- We are the sum of many parts.
- We pursue quality in everything we do.
- We embrace possibility and push boundaries.
- Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions.
- Our brand is timeless and valuable.
- We never compromise our product.
- We respect and exceed customer expectations.
- We choose partners who reflect our values.
- We grow our brand by empowering others.
- Responsibility is at the core of everything we do.
- Kindness is our guiding principle.
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