Position Overview & Specifications
Summary
Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.
Job Description
Alexander McQueen are currently seeking a Senior Designer who will focus on Men’s RTW and report directly into the Head of Men’s Wovens whilst being based in our Central London HQ.
How you will contribute?
- Follow the main collection, from design through to development for all men’s ready to wear product categories
- Responsible for the day to day follow up with product development teams, ensuring deadlines are respected
- Undertake research and produce sketches on Photoshop and Illustrator for Design reviews
- Prepare technical packs (including garment description for development)
- Creative development and draping on stand
- Undertake technical design aspects as well as participate and lead in fittings
- Support and oversee all studio activity
- Support with Various look book & additional photoshoots
- Travel to our international factories
- Work closely on seasonal developments directly with the in-house atelier
- Effective management of deadlines
- Responsible for maintaining a quality consistent, consolidated look across the MRTW category
- Work with merchandising teams to consider and incorporate commercial needs.
- An ‘all-rounder’ interested in all aspects of the design process (creative, draping and tests on stand, textile development, fittings, and follow up)
- Previous experience working in a design role for a contemporary, high end brand
- Excellent experience in developing, organisation and sampling, working with developers internationally
- Collection range knowledge relating to sales and working with merchandising
- Market awareness of high-end contemporary product internationally as well as McQ’s design influences – street/youth culture, fashion/design/culture history
- Exceptional technical knowledge
- Excellent computer skills (Photoshop, Illustrator and Excel)
- Adaptable, fast and proactive, with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong portfolio demonstrating technical drawings (Illustrator), sketches and colour mock-ups (Photoshop)
- Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.
- Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.
- 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering.