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New opportunity! Homewares Sales Manager / Part Time - #London. We are recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Sales Account Manager, for an established, homewares brand going through a period of growth. With a small established UK Office in Central London, this role will involve a mix of visiting independents with the collections, and opening new doors with major retail groups. Click the image to apply #sales #recruiting

🕶️ David Beckham's exclusive eyewear line has landed a sleek pop-up at Selfridges. Dive into Beckham's world with shades that mirror his iconic style. From the motorcycle-inspired visor sunglasses to chic square and round frames, these pieces are tailored for the fashion-forward. The collaboration with Safilo Group sparkles with premium materials and distinctive designs, a testament to Beckham's eye for detail since its 2020 launch. Fancy a glimpse? Hurry, before it concludes on 13 September! 💼✨ #DavidBeckhamEyewear #SelfridgesPopUp #SummerOfSport

As a fashion graduate, most of us want to work in premium/luxury, where we can be super creative and work with beautiful fabrics.. however, the reality is, High Street is the biggest sector for entry level (paid) design roles. To be successful at High Street level - you should have a commercial design portfolio - your portfolio is your visual CV, it needs to be relevant to the role you are applying for. Here are some insider tips for you: 👉 Be selective—include pieces that showcase your versatility, creativity, and technical skills. Remember, quality matters more than quantity. 👉 Market Awareness: Tailor your portfolio to the type of role you're seeking, make sure you show, relevant, commercial work with a similar aesthetic 👉 If you don't have relevant work examples for the brand you are applying to, you may want to pull together a project or Range for a specific brand or market segment. Create a mini collection—a cohesive set of designs that share a theme or aesthetic - this will make your application stand out for sure. 👉 Include Concept boards - these are visual summaries of your design process. Include mood boards, fabric swatches, colour palettes, and any other elements that influenced your work. These give insight into your thought process and creativity. 👉 Highlight different product categories you have worked on and remember to demonstrate your understanding of garment construction and proportions. 👉 Most Importantly - Include Technical Drawings: Day to day, your unlikely to have the time for beautiful illustrations, its super important to include your technical drawings (flats) that show details like seams, stitching, closures, and measurements. This demonstrates your practical knowledge, and what would be sent to the factory! Your portfolio will evolve with you, as you create new work or gain more experience, update it regularly. If you need more advice, or you are looking to take the next step in your fashion design career? Get in touch or comment below👇to discover how we can match your talents with incredible opportunities! #PortfolioDevelopment #CareerGrowth #FashionIndustry

New opportunity! Womens Multi-Product Designer, £25,000 - £30,000 - #Leicestershire. My client is an established supplier to the UK High Street, with own brands, they are looking for a women’s sports/athleisure and underwear designer, based full time in Leicester (hybrid could be considered). Click the image to apply

Summer is over in UK Fashion Terms... June's chill put a dent in our summer vibes and high street hopes alike. As temperatures took a dip, so did the spending on summer essentials, with clothing taking the hardest hit. 🌦️📉 It turns out, 39% of Britons tightened their purse strings, spending less on summer gear compared to last year. Clothing sales? Down by 7.7% year-on-year. Even some fashion brands reshuffled their sale calendars in response to the cool start to June. But as the sun peeked through, the tills began to warm up a bit. ☀️🛍️ Sheltering from the dreary weather, people found comfort in takeaways, digital content, and entertainment, giving these sectors a silver lining to those cloudy days. 🍔💻 While rainy days dampened the UK's holiday spirit, it seems the lure of distant shores remained strong, with holidaymakers saying 'yes' to overseas adventures and causing a spike in bookings with travel agents and airlines. 🛫🏖️ As we edge into the latter part of the summer, let's keep our mood buoyant and hope for warmer days! ❤️✨ Drop a comment to share some sunny vibes! . 🌟😎 #RetailTrends #FashionIndustry #ConsumerSpending

Job opportunity! Men’s Casualwear Designer - #London. I am looking for an experienced Men’s Casualwear Designer who will play a key role in the design process from concept to production. Working as part of a small team, your responsibilities will include researching and presenting the latest trends, developing design concepts, and ensuring the production of high-quality samples. Click the image to apply

This weeks NEW JOBS - please send me your CV - k.barksby@peoplemarketing.co.uk

Job opportunity! Men’s Casualwear Designer - #London. I am looking for an experienced Men’s Casualwear Designer who will play a key role in the design process from concept to production. Working as part of a small team, your responsibilities will include researching and presenting the latest trends, developing design concepts, and ensuring the production of high-quality samples. Click the image to apply

Preparing for an interview? It's good to practice the S.T.A.R method… The STAR method is a powerful technique for answering behavioural interview questions. Let's break it down: 1.Situation (S): Start by describing the context or situation you faced. Set the scene for your interviewer. For instance, "In my previous role at XYZ Company…" 2.Task (T): Explain the specific task or challenge you needed to address. What was your responsibility? For example, "I was tasked with improving customer satisfaction scores." 3.Action (A): Share the actions you took to tackle the situation. Be detailed and focus on your role. Use action verbs. For instance, "I implemented a new feedback system, conducted training sessions, and actively listened to customer concerns." 4.Result (R): Discuss the positive outcomes of your actions. Quantify if possible. For example, "As a result, customer satisfaction increased by 20%, and we received fewer complaints." This will really help you to explain your knowledge and experience in a professional and structured way. If you would like more examples of competency-based interview questions or any other assistance, you can find some advice and tips on our website 😊 https://lnkd.in/ewGhDZWG

Keep an eye on Dôen this summer! 🌞👗 Everyone's loving their comfy, cute dresses and stylish must-haves. Even Brie Larson and Dakota Johnson are fans of their cool look. Why is Dôen so awesome? They really care about women, offer clothes for all sizes, and are close with their customers. Plus, they make sure their clothes are made the right way. They've come a long way, starting with just some friends and now they're almost a $100 million business! A big shout out to Dôen founders Katherine and Margaret Kleveland for such an impressive female-centric brand. 👏 #Doen #Fashion #CareerGrowth