Midweight Apparel Designer

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Are you an apparel designer with a passion for creating exceptional clothing? Do you have a keen eye for design and the ability to bring standout collections to life? Come and join the Harry Potter design team!

Your New Role...

• Designing and launching new apparel ranges in conjunction with the use of pre-designed style guides as well as self-developed lines
• Designing Harry Potter products that are specific not only to the UK Tour but across the Harry Potter landscape globally
• The chance to get involved in other areas of the business such as E-comm and in-store visual merchandising
• Working closely in conjunction with the buying and merchandising teams, bringing to life apparel requirements as well as managing creative concepts and ranges
• Support wear testing and consumer feedback loops, translating insights into actionable product improvements
• Actively bring to the table new apparel ideas and techniques based on trends in order to be first to market
• Develop and bring designs to life, balancing business requirements and technical constraints
• Drive technical fit and construction development, including fit blocks, grading guidance, and consistent fit standards

Qualifications & Experiences...

• A passion and proven ability to imagine, design and create fantastic apparel ranges
• Solid fashion design experience working in a retail environment on FMCG
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat with general knowledge using Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience presenting projects to all teams and senior stakeholders
• Interest in defining the design process, working alongside other disciplines like buying, merchandising, E-comm and visual merchandising
• A great sense of aesthetics and how to tell a story visually. An ability to make beautiful and clear artboards inclusive of all apparel requirements such as packaging and embellishments and how a garment is constructed

#T&R

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

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