Senior Designer Flatknit Men

The future looks like you
With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe's leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Designer Flatknit Men (m/f/d)

As a Designer, you translate market trends and understand how they apply within your assigned product area. Your designs align with the creative brief, support the overall collection, and meet established financial guidelines. In this role, you collaborate with cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Product Development to build and deliver a well-rounded product assortment that resonates with our target consumer.

Your Responsibilities

• Translate catwalk and trend information into commercially relevant products / design products in line with our creative strategy and creative brief
• Oversee the fitting process to verify the clothing fits well and is aligned with the original design
• Conduct research on current and future fashion trends, materials, and techniques
• Collaborate with other members of the design team, such as patternmakers and sample makers, to ensure the collection is produced to the desired standard
• Utilize knowledge of best-seller and worst-seller reports to learn from our successes and losses in order to move forward. Stay up to date on competitor and market info, industry trends, and new technologies, and incorporate these into your designs
• Create tech packs, instruct product developers and fabric managers on lab dips, sample yardage, trims, and designs for development
• Create designs that enforce and deliver a clear and cohesive storyline for the collection (based on a clear line plan within the creative brief) / Propose a clear fabric package for your specific area
• Stay up to date with fabric and trim developments, create clear and concise product specifications so our proto can already meet our quality standards, follow and meet deadlines set forth in the Consumer Cycle (E2E), and verify all sketches are done correctly and on time so a (first-time-right) proto can be requested. Design products in line with our creative strategy and creative brief
• Be responsible for cascading development info to product developers and ensuring all tech pack information is communicated well

What You Bring

• Degree in Fashion Design (or related field) and at least 3 years of relevant design experience
• Understanding of fashion design principles, including silhouette, proportion, and color, and the ability to create original designs that align with the brand's aesthetic and vision to deliver the best product for our consumer
• Strong ability to translate trends into commercial collections with an eye for detail
• Solid knowledge of fabrics and materials, including their properties, quality, and suitability
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, with experience bringing creative visions to life
• Good understanding of business strategy, including product development and production, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while always acting with the customer in mind
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide design specialists, supported by a positive, energetic, and motivational personality
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; strong adaptability; organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; attention to detail; effective time management; and the ability to prioritize tasks, drive execution, and foster these qualities in others

What We Offer
This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you'll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe's most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

*C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.*