About the job
Join COS as a Senior Designer in the Knitwear & Jersey department, where you will play a pivotal role in realizing the company's vision and strategic objectives. Your leadership will guide a talented team as you curate a compelling assortment of products that fulfill the wardrobe needs of our customers while embodying the COS aesthetic. Focused on driving sales, you will maintain a keen understanding of customer expectations and trends. In this dynamic role, you will nurture and guide junior team members, fostering their growth and development within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, buying, and pattern-making, from concept through to final execution, ensuring alignment on seasonal direction and customer insights.
- Create and construct garments using premium fabrics, showcasing exceptional draping skills.
- Curate a well-considered collection that remains true to the COS design ethos.
- Work closely with broader design teams to delineate clear departmental roles and responsibilities.
- Oversee the seasonal development of collections, ensuring a comprehensive wardrobe offering for our customers.
- Conduct thorough research within the knit & jersey department to maintain a customer-focused approach, continuously evaluating trends and insights.
- Facilitate efficient workflows across design, buying, and pattern teams to achieve both short-term and long-term departmental goals.
- Mentor assistant and junior designers, guiding them through their professional journey.
- Maintain an organized critical path by coordinating meetings and keeping the team informed.
- Stay informed about current and emerging trends to enhance the department's design quality.

