Women's Streetwear Designer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Huffer Design team. We are looking for an Intermediate to Senior Women's wear Designer who can be part of the team to elevate our brand to global markets


Client: Please Enquire

Date: 25 February 2019

Region: Auckland

Type: Designer

Role Description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Huffer Design team. We are looking for an Intermediate to Senior Women's wear Designer who can be part of the team to elevate our brand to global markets. We are looking for someone who brings their 'A' game every time – has an eye for the streetwear market and passion, dedication and work drive that matches no other. You will know what it’s like to work trans-seasonally and to suit international customers and deadlines. To be successful in your application you will require proven commercial experience plus an innate understanding of our brand aesthetic and a maturity to lead the direction of the brand into the next phase of our growth.

The role:

To nurture and drive the Huffer women's wear aesthetic to the forefront of the fashion industry in NZ and Australia and across global markets. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Brand Director to deliver:

  • Brand Direction – Contribute to the long-term creative direction of the Huffer brand working alongside the Brand Director (and Founder) to create a long-term vision.
  • Range Plans - Lead and deliver trend forecasts and overall themes for each range that elevate and inspire.
  • Continuous product delivery – be responsible for all aspects of the product design to delivery process including approving PP's and shipping samples, liaising with suppliers and Production Manager throughout the process.
  • Technical outerwear– you will have advanced technical fabric knowledge
  • Commercial acumen – we are now a business not just a brand – we need you to be part of the team to drive the commerciality we have created and be on our journey to deliver NZ creativity to the world.

Requirements

What you'll need:

  • Leadership – to work with the Brand Director and Founder of Huffer to elevate and inspire
  • Passion – the love of street wear and an innate understanding of Huffer
  • A hard working attitude – a small team commands hard working greatness!
  • Commercial focus – knowing what's going to work in the market place to grow the Huffer brand
  • A positive attitude - the 'yes I'll give it a go' goes a long way in our business
  • Creativity and maturity - to push the boundaries within the brand boundaries and to always be looking for more!
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in Illustrator or InDesign programmes.

You will also need to be highly organised, focused, and dedicated with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a team and to deadlines. Our team works hard to be the best and we have a good time while we do it.

If you think you’ve got what it takes then please e-mail your CV through to rosina@ragtrade.co.nz

Contact

Rosina Tomes

Managing Director
rosina@ragtrade.co.nz
021 213 4033

Location

Auckland based.
New Zealand wide
role placements.

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday
8am to 5pm.
Please call ahead.