P&Co
Full-Time
Location: Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to careers@pand.co by 30th September 2024.

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Middleweight Product Designer to join our team in Birmingham. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Director and the product design team to bring our brand's vision to life, crafting clothing ranges that resonate with our customer personas. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background, a passion for lifestyle interests that align with P&Co’s identity, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will play a key role in supporting the creative vision for our collections. You will contribute to the visual direction, offering additional ideas and approaches to enhance our product offerings.

As P&Co is in a growth phase, this role will be crucial in expanding our men’s, women’s, and goods ranges at the right pace while maintaining our unique DNA, visual identity, and commitment to quality.

You must be able to react quickly, multitask, stay up-to-date on design and brand trends, and collaborate seamlessly with team members. This is a position for a quick-thinking creative with excellent organizational skills.

• Work with the Creative Director and design team to develop clothing ranges that align with our brand vision and customer personas.

• Take ownership of the product design process from ideation to presentation, including sketching, prototyping, and creating technical specifications.

• Conduct market research and stay up-to-date with industry trends to ensure our products are on-trend and competitive in the marketplace.

• Develop mood boards, trend forecasts and colour palettes to present to the Creative director to initiate the design of new ranges.

• Ensure all product ideas capture P&Co’s unique DNA and translate into on-brand exciting products.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, production, and marketing, to ensure products are delivered on time and on budget.

• Develop stronger ways of working across teams to ensure the design and development of products is as efficient as possible. 

• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior designers helping to nurture their growth. 

• Participate in product development meetings, presenting designs and providing feedback on other team members' work

• Use data and customer feedback to inform design decisions and make data-driven recommendations for future product development

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in product design, preferably within the fashion industry

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design skills, including sketching, technical specifications, and prototyping

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally and managing a team

• Strong knowledge of industry trends and consumer insights

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality products

• 40% discount on our website

• Quarterly allowance to spend on www.pand.co

• Quarterly team hikes or team-building days

• Opportunity to attend brand events

• Mental health support and wellbeing via online therapy sessions

• Performance-based bonus scheme for 1+ year team members

• Work from home Wednesdays

• Friday beers, plus an early finish!