All Discussions Tagged 'ethical' - Ethical Fashion SOURCE Network2024-03-29T12:02:12Zhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/group/interns/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=ethical&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJOB OFFER - Nomads Clothing - Womenswear designertag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2015-05-14:2622461:Topic:2569992015-05-14T09:05:31.825ZEthical Fashion Forumhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/EthicalFashionForum
<p><strong>Nomads Clothing</strong> is looking for a <strong>womenswear designer</strong>!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ABOUT THE COMPANY</strong></span></p>
<div class="rich-text"><p>We are a ladies clothing company based in Cornwall manufacturing in India with a fair trade ethos.</p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to design a complete range rather than be a small cog in a large company.</p>
<p>You will be able to follow the range through from creative…</p>
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<p><strong>Nomads Clothing</strong> is looking for a <strong>womenswear designer</strong>!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ABOUT THE COMPANY</strong></span></p>
<div class="rich-text"><p>We are a ladies clothing company based in Cornwall manufacturing in India with a fair trade ethos.</p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to design a complete range rather than be a small cog in a large company.</p>
<p>You will be able to follow the range through from creative idea stage all the way through to a full collection of samples. </p>
<p>We sell wholesale to independent boutiques and also retail direct to the public via our website nomadsclothing.com</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></span></p>
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<li>Design <strong>2 mid seasonal ranges</strong> a year with a view to developing an in season capsule range.</li>
<li>Carry out <strong>trend research</strong>, using trade shows, comp shop reports and internet prediction information.</li>
<li>Put together <strong>trends</strong>, <strong>moods boards</strong> and <strong>collections</strong>, presenting these to the team.</li>
<li><strong>Create comercial colour palettes</strong> and seasonal key stories</li>
<li><strong>Buy prints</strong> from design studios and <strong>direct a print designer</strong> as required.</li>
<li><strong>Recolour prints</strong> to fit into the key stories.</li>
<li><strong>Develop desings</strong> to meet cost and fit requirements.</li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Work with suppliers</strong> to source new fabrics and trims.</span></li>
<li>Produce <strong>consistent and detailed design</strong> specs</li>
<li>Work closely with Company Director and Garment Technologist</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></span></p>
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<li>Ability to work to and update the critical path, attending regular critical path meetings</li>
<li>To be passionate about product with an eye for detail</li>
<li>Creativity and experience designing for High Street of a Lifestyle Brand, being commercially aware of current trends</li>
<li>Have the skills to design products which exceed customer expectations</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years relevant experience</li>
<li>Liaising with and travelling to our factories on a regular basis</li>
<li>Knowledge of fabrics and print design</li>
<li>Multi products experience including some outerwear</li>
<li>To be a team player and able to build relationships whilst having the initiative to work autonomously</li>
<li>Computer literate with CAD skills</li>
<li>Competence using Illustrator and Photoshop</li>
<li>Experience of working with factories in India with long lead times.</li>
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<p><strong>Excellent salary offered depending on experience</strong></p>
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<p>Sounds like the perfect job for you? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/48925990?bypassMobileSplashAndRedirects=true" target="_blank">Apply now</a>!</p> SOKO Kenya - Ethical fashion factory work placement in Kenya.tag:ethicalfashionforum.ning.com,2015-04-21:2622461:Topic:2559272015-04-21T13:07:56.569ZEthical Fashion Forumhttps://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/profile/EthicalFashionForum
<div>SOKO is a clothing manufacturing unit based in Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya.</div>
<div>They run a self-sustaining manufacturing business with <b>social and environmental principles</b> - they pay fair wages, provide needed social services, a pleasant place of work and are committed to limiting our environmental impact.</div>
<div>SOKO <b>work placement</b>: <b>4 - 6 months </b>(May/June 2015 - October 2015)</div>
<div>This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested…</div>
<div>SOKO is a clothing manufacturing unit based in Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya.</div>
<div>They run a self-sustaining manufacturing business with <b>social and environmental principles</b> - they pay fair wages, provide needed social services, a pleasant place of work and are committed to limiting our environmental impact.</div>
<div>SOKO <b>work placement</b>: <b>4 - 6 months </b>(May/June 2015 - October 2015)</div>
<div>This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in <b>learning more about ethical fashion</b> and ethical manufacturing.</div>
<div>SOKO has a team of 50 people and over the course of the placement you will have the opportunity to work in every area of the company and <b>get a well rounded understanding of ethical garment manufacturing</b>.</div>
<div>The role will include involvement in production planning, management of production schedules, pattern development and cutting, quality control, liaising with clients, problem solving and developing SOKO's social media.</div>
<div>They are looking for <b>a motivated, passionate person</b> with a willingness to learn and get stuck in.</div>
<div>Skills required:</div>
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<li>Fluency in English</li>
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<li>Very competent computer skills (Microsoft Office)</li>
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<li>A basic knowledge of garment construction and pattern reading</li>
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<li>Competent at formal written communication in English</li>
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<div>The placement will include accommodation and a per diem.</div>
<div>Come and <b>be a part of a factory at the forefront of the Fashion Revolution</b>.</div>
<div>For more information please email <a href="mailto:jo@soko-kenya.com">jo@soko-kenya.com</a>.</div>