Hertfordshire, UK
Junior designer
at Globe-Trotter
Globe-Trotter is hiring a junior designer to join its team in Hertfordshire, UK.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation of technical specifications and assist in the creation of product BOMs, documentation and design presentations.
Globe-Trotter is the pioneer of lightweight luxury luggage, since 1897. All of our cases are handmade in our Hertfordshire factory using the highest quality materials. You will be joining a re-energised historic brand that is going through a period of rapid growth internationally – with enormous scope for personal and professional development for the successful applicant.
Responsibilities:
- working with the head of design and wider product team on a daily basis, clearly communicating design specifications verbally and in the form of detailed spec packs
- assisting head of design with ongoing project management and product documentation
- amending design specs and artworks in an ad-hoc way
- responsible for creating and upkeeping specifications on core and new products using Adobe Illustrator
- daily support to the design and development team on all projects including collaborations, special projects often in an ‘ad hoc’ way
- responsible for creating and upkeeping Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- to be constantly aware of design costs when designing, to achieve target prices and to understand British manufacturing costs
- working with our stores globally to create custom cases and design specs for customers
Qualifications:
- ideally with two years’ of experience in a design/manufacturing environment
- detailed knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft packages inc. Excel
- efficient working towards urgent design brief
- experience using Microsoft teams, planner, or similar file management systems
About you:
- a methodical mind and ability to meet deadlines is a must
- a strong desire to work and evolve in the luxury travel market
- a strong interest and thirst for travel
- highly interested and appreciative of British manufacturing
- quick thinking with the ability to thrive in a hands-on environment
- strong ability to deal with people at all levels and build effective internal and external working relationships
- highly self-motivated and proactive with excellent communication skills
- most importantly, a passion for product with a particular interest in the Globe-Trotter brand
Company perks:
- health cash plan – including dental
- holiday on your birthday
- 23 days holiday increasing with length of service
- cashback reward scheme
- death in service
Salary: £20,000 - £24,999