Full-Time

UK Based Apparel Designer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Dolls Kill

201-500 employees

Alternative fashion and lifestyle retailer

Consumer Goods

Senior

Remote in UK

Required Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Sketch

Requirements

Understanding of unique aesthetic and lifestyle
College degree in Fashion Design
6+ years industry experience in fashion design (apparel, footwear, and/or bags/accessories)
Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator
Tech pack experience
Strong knowledge of fabric, construction, and fit
Ability to lead fit sessions
Ability to give direction to graphic design and print team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop

Responsibilities

Work closely with the buying and design team to create category-specific products
Create original flat sketches and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator
Collect trend inspiration and stay updated with market trends

Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their individuality. We currently have over 10 million social media followers including some of the most influential personalities in music, art, pop culture and fashion. We’re also backed by strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world’s next great consumer brands.

Our team is growing quickly and we are hiring across many functions. We are looking for team members who are equally passionate about what we do and excited about joining the Dolls Kill crew.

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About Us

Named "The Fastest Growing Retailer in the US", Dolls Kill is a fashion brand that boldly empowers young women to celebrate their individuality.

Based in Oakland, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy hackers, creative marketers and fashion trendsetters who are fun to work with and serious about what they do. We’re also backed strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world’s next great consumer brands.

About The Role

We are looking for a freelance Designer who can concept, design and tech pack apparel collections for Dolls Kill. Need to be able to design across all apparel categories. Must have Illustrator & Photoshop skills and knowledge of printing techniques. Candidate should be up to speed with current market trends and be able to present full collections with a strong point of view. This role is based in the UK and is contract based.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the buying and design team about category-specific product based on design direction given
Create original flat sketches based on existing trends and mainstream designs as well as tech packs and revision notes using Adobe Illustrator
Collect trend inspiration across all categories and stay consistently in tune with competitive brands and market trends

Qualifications

Understanding of our unique aesthetic and lifestyle
College degree in Fashion Design required
6+ years industry experience in fashion design required (apparel, footwear and/or bags/accessories)
Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator (hand sketching is a huge plus)
Tech pack experience required
Strong knowledge of fabric, construction and fit. Needs to be able to lead their own fit session
Ability to give direction to graphic design and print team for all over prints and spot graphics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

Dolls Kill

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Dolls Kill is a distinctive workplace for individuals passionate about diverse fashion, specializing in offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and home decor in unique styles like goth, kawaii, punk, and streetwear. The company offers a creative and inclusive environment which supports individuality and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to enhance their experience in the fashion industry and participate in a dynamic and growth-oriented team.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$65M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 3%