Design Coordinator

**The future looks like you**

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop, offering high-quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry to continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values. We are united by our passion for fashion and consumers. We believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet. We see ourselves as an always-on learning community, always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. Only when we work together as a team we can face challenges and find innovative solutions.

**Your responsibilities**

The Design Coordinator is responsible for supporting the design team in all stages of the design process, from research to concept to prototypes. Key responsibilities will include:

- Facilitate communication and collaboration between the design team, production teams, and other stakeholders / Handover of visual linesheets incl key outfits to GTM storyteller
- Assist designers with research, sourcing materials, and other tasks as needed
- Support in preparations of product presentations
- Organize and support with creating and maintaining design files, including sketches, technical drawings, and fabric swatches / Manage sample libraries and guarantee that samples are properly stored and cataloged
- Coordinate and schedule design meetings and other events / Maintain and update design calendars, schedules, and project timelines
- Secure the design process is a smooth operating process in updating collection overviews, and all design communication.

**What you bring**
- Understanding of fashion design principles, fabrics and materials (including their properties, quality, and good awareness of suitability), the product, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring collections to life.
- Proficient in computer programs and tools used in the fashion industry, such as Adobe Creative Suite, first experience using these tools to bring creative visions to life appreciated
- Passionate about the product by optimising quality processes, motivated by challenges and leading and enabling a collaborative team
- Energised by delivering the best product for our consumer, motivated by providing solutions, adaptable with ability to manage and react to change
- Good communication (written and verbal), organizational and analytical skills as well as critical thinking with attention to detail combined with efficient time management
- Strong team player and relationship skills combined with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

**Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications**:

- Degree in Fashion Design or related field
- First design experience through internship desirable
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Preferably retail experience of product development (PDM/PLM) systems (but not essential)
- Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Illustrator

**What we offer**
- This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognisable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

- Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
- Access to Partner Discount Scheme
- An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
- Corporate pension scheme
- Mental health and wellness program
- An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
- A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture