RAF SIMONS
is looking for a Designer
Raf Simons is a mens- and womenswear brand, catering to an international market with a loyal fanbase.
Based in Antwerp (Belgium) we work with a small and passionate team to create innovative designs.
PROFILE
- Master’s degree in fashion design
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a design role for a contemporary high-end brand
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills
- Ability to apply highly conceptual ideas to fashion and garment making
- Excellent technical knowledge of garment construction, fit process and fabrics
- Hands-on experience with conceptualizing design projects and working on its execution
- Strong sensibility and understanding of the RAF SIMONS universe and interest in culture
- Flexible and fast, but organized and hands-on, with a high level of attention to detail
- Have the ability and work ethic to work well in a fast paced and creative environment, in which you are able to perform under some pressure
- A hardworking team player
- Occasional travel is necessary
POSITION
As a part of the design team you will
- do research and design for the show collection, collaborations and seasonal projects
- do creative research for the collection concept and designs: sourcing images, vintage inspiration, making of samples and mock-ups in connection with the inputs of the Art Director, aligned to the DNA of the brand
- research and conceptualize ideas for the collaboration collections and special projects
- make sketches using Photoshop and Illustrator to illustrate design ideas
- undertake technical design aspects, as well as participate in fittings
- draw detailed technical sketches of garments, accessories and jewelry in Adobe Illustrator
- prepare technical packs for handover to product development
- work closely and communicatedaily on changes that arise during the design and development process
- ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting or proto process
- make sure the brand DNA is present in every garment
- liaise with sales, studio manager and design team to ensure deadlines are met
- conceptualize and create original graphics that are true to the brand DNA as well as work onlayouts (collection graphics, show and showroom invitations, selected social media content,press releases content etc.)
- work on the show and showroom preparations
- guide and involve interns in the design process
CONTACT
careers@rafsimons.com
RAF SIMONS
is looking for a Design intern
Raf Simons is an Antwerp-based mens- and womenswear brand, catering to an international market with loyal fanbase.
We are currently looking for design interns for SS23. The internship would start in the beginning of April 2022 and finish at the end of October 2022.
PROFILE
- Fashion design student or graduate
- Dynamic and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently and can perform under pressure
- Good patternmaking and sewing skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Application of highly conceptual ideas to fashion and garment making
- Research of themes for the SS22 collection and collaboration collections
- Pattern making and quick 3-D mock-ups of ideas as well as showpieces
- Drawing of detailed sketches of garments, accessories and shoes
- Technical communication with suppliers
- Graphic preparation for different techniques
- Show and showroom preparation
- Commercial showroom support
OPPORTUNITY
- An educational, interesting and challenging internship with a varied range of duties and responsibilities in a professional environment
- A professional experience in the fashion industry
CONTACT
careers@rafsimons.com
RAF SIMONS
is looking for a Commercial & PR intern
Raf Simons is an Antwerp-based mens- and womenswear brand, catering to an international market with loyal fanbase.
We’re looking for candidates who are available from April onwards.
PROFILE
- Background in marketing, communication, or a similar study could be helpful, strong work ethic and motivation are key
- Dynamic and enthusiastic
- Able to work independently and can perform under pressure
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Photoshop and InDesign
- Affinity with fashion
- It is of utmost importance that you are still enrolled at a school while taking this internship
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting and supporting the Commercial Department
- Follow-up on press inquiries, coordinate with our press agency, and arrange shipments and returns
- Help in the organization of sales events
- Maintain our collection stock
- Assist in the preparations of our showroom, as well as our show or virtual collection presentation
- Assist the collection photoshoot
- Set up, break down and maintain the showroom
- Assist our Finance Department as well as our Logistics Team with daily administrative tasks and shipments
- Assist in the development and follow-up of new projects for our web shop History Of My World
OPPORTUNITY
- An educational, interesting and challenging internship with a varied range of duties and responsibilities in a professional environment
- A professional experience in the fashion industry
CONTACT
careers@rafsimons.com