Are you our designer?

Blæst is a Norwegian brand in great growth and we are looking for a designer who wants to grow with the brand. We are looking for someone who wants to perform, someone who brings skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving clothing industry.We are looking for a designer who wants to grow, use his technical perspective and creative flair to work with design.

Responsibilities

Designer for the Norwegian brand Blæst
Member of the Blæst Core Team
Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends and competitors
Keep up to date on general trends relating to textiles, colours and components.
Have close contact with the Sales team on an ongoing basis to ensure that the products fit the customer, the market and price targets.
Be hands on in collaborative projects with external co-labs.
Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e., producing patterns and technical specifications for designs
Adapt existing and new designs for mass production (PLM)
Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments
Responsible for the fitting and detailing of new and existing products in the collection
Oversee production, monitor and maintain the quality requirements required by the brand
Responsible for maintenance the collection overview
Create mood boards

Skills

You'll need to show:

creativity, innovation and flair
high level of passion and energy
a genuine interest for trends, an eye for colour and a feel for fabrics, materials and components
the ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box
design and visualization skills through design programs (Adobe)
technical skills in sewing
garment technology skills and knowledge within production and quality assurance
insight into chemical requirements
technical skills on drawings and details for management of data and use as production processes (PLM)
a proactive approach to ongoing and new projects
commercial awareness and business orientation
self-promotion and confidence
good communication and performance skills
interpersonal, communication and networking skills
a good team player
the ability to handling challenging projects at the same time
the ability to negotiate and to influence others
a sustainable approach and mindset
team working skills
good organization and time management.
very good English skills, both orally and in writing.

Competence Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in design and product development
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Master is an advantage
Experience in technical outdoor clothing is an advantage
Experience to draw 3D drawings/ simulation is an advantage

Place: Ålesund
Deadline: 13 Dec 2021
Send CV and application to aaslaug@aapw.no