Grana.com is a newly funded fashion internet start-up based and operated from Hong Kong. Our mission is to provide the highest quality clothes at the lowest possible price and have as much fun as we possibly can while doing it.
Now (not to brag but), we are growing quite fast and we need good & talented people to join us. Fast. Our mission is to provide luxury fabrics, modern essentials at honest prices, and have as much fun as possible doing it!
We sell wardrobe essentials made with the best fabrics from around the world. Peruvian Pima cotton t-shirts, Japanese denim jeans, Chinese silk shirts, Mongolian cashmere sweaters, Irish linen Shirts and more.
As a start-up business, things are ever changing which requires a forward-thinking mindset, if you are flexible, work well under pressure and want to work for a growing and inspirational brand, we would love to hear from you.
At present, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Designer to work and collaborate under the direction of our Brand Director and Head of Product, leading and developing the design team and design organisation. You will also be responsible for designing the core range of our seasonal collections across both Men’s and Womenswear, developing commercial products that are in line with Grana’s design aesthetic, philosophy, brand book and brand ethos. We are looking for a committed, hardworking, talented individual who is passionate about driving the brand forward and creating outstanding product.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Design to...
- Collaborate with our Creative Director and Head of Product on direction for the forthcoming season and long-term product roadmap
- Create and develop innovative and original designs and concepts based on the option plan prepared and given by the Merchandising team, working closely with Merchandising and Buying to align on product selections each season
- Initiate the sourcing and development of fabrics and communicating requirements to the buying team.
- Create and develop mood boards and original inspiration themes for seasonal collections
- Present the collection to senior management
- Ensure critical path deadlines are maintained
- Bring new and exciting ranges that maintain a leading edge on our competitors, demonstrating your knowledge of the competition and how we benchmark as a brand.
The Ideal Candidate will possess…
- Bachelors Degree in Design or related field
- Senior Designer with at least 5-7 years of experience – Must have womenswear experience, however it is preferable if you also possess menswear experience.
- Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends into the Grana aesthetic
- Proven experience managing a team and mentoring junior talent
- Strong hand sketching abilities
- Strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator skills and technical drawing
- Experience in prioritising and delegating work
- Excellent interpersonal communication, and leadership skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
- Must have a flexible work ethic with the ability to self-manage and handle multiple priorities at once.
- Must be a collaborative, team player with great initiative
- Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of development from concept through to delivery required
- Excellent fabric and sourcing knowledge strengthened by a solid understanding of form, finishing’s and an eye for great proportion
- Commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically
Please apply directly:
https://jobs.lever.co/grana/dc9dd615-7555-4ab0-966e-692a08a96171