Pantene Pro-V is delighted to confirm that one of Hollywood’s finest A-Listers, Liv Tyler is joining Pantene as the new UK ambassador, as the face of the brand’s forthcoming relaunch. Seven years in the making, NEW Pantene will be rolling out nationwide from November 1st, and will deliver a step change in the way women shop for hair care.
As an original Pantene ad girl from the 90’s, and because of her trademark beautiful hair – Liv was a natural choice for the brand. Liv’s timeless looks and gorgeous healthy looking hair epitomise everything the Pantene brand stands for. Liv will be appearing in both print and TV ad campaigns, championing the brand new ‘Repair and Protect’ range for normal to thick hair, that features new-to-the-world ingredients and proven to deliver results.
“I’m really excited about working with Pantene on this new project, especially as I did a Pantene ad back in 1996 when I was 19. I’ve tried lots of different hair care brands over the years, but Pantene is my favourite as it always leaves my hair looking and feeling really healthy.”- Liv
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This truly global PR lifestyle consultancy which retains its boutique feel, is looking for an outstanding senior associate director or existing director to head up its multimillion pound beauty and grooming team. This consultancy prides itself on hiring only the best PR consultants in this space, and you will responsible for devising and delivering creative, profitable client programmes to the highest of standards. Ideally you will have experience of managing big budget international beauty PR brands or alternatively expertise in managing luxury lifestyle brands with a desire to move into the beauty and grooming arena.
An understanding of key audiences within UK and global arenas is crucial, along with a proven track record of producing strategic, creative campaigns that get results. You will have real gravitas and can inspire your team to continue to be successful as well as reach new heights.
In return, you can expect a fantastic remuneration package, the chance to sit on the board for this global integrated consultancy, and work on some of the biggest and most prestigious international beauty brands in the business.
The client is looking to ideally hire on a permanent basis but will consider applications on a temp to perm basis for the right candidate.
SALARY: £85,000
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Tagged Resources - Garment Technologists in various locations in the UK
The Companies:
We are currently working with various companies who require experienced Garment Technologist’s to join them. They require enthusiastic people with ladies, mens and childrenswear knowledge and products such as Jerseywear, Outerwear, Knitwear and Denim and have ideally worked within a fast paced supplier of fashion.
The Role:
- Prepare and submit all counter samples for customer selection.
- Measure and create specs for all selected styles and assessing all samples from development to bulk production.
- Send the selected sketches for sampling / costing with a detailed written format along with any fabrics that need to be sourced for the individual styles.
- Response and interpret to the team the test reports and test standards and act accordingly.
- Deal with Customer Buyers/Designers comments regards to any styling or fit comments.
- Responsible for managing the fitting, sealing and technical process for all customer accounts.
- Fit garments on models with customer Q.C. to check that the item fits and make any necessary amendments.
- Attend fit meeting sessions with customers advising them on technical and pattern issues and carry out pattern amendments directly, or dictating amendments to the factories via a workbook including comments and diagrams.
- Attend design meetings with Customer Buyers to show prepared collection for the season and receive a brief on requirements.
- Attend any initial design meetings or introduction meetings with existing or new customers.
- Meet all customer deadlines.
- Successfully develop and implement workbooks, processes and techniques to aid in the communication with the factories.
Create, check and issue grades specifications to factories.
- Create and update key pattern blocks and revise them for individual accounts.
- Relay any amendments needed to factory throughout the sealing stages until a production sample is submitted.
- Daily communication with the factories and suppliers to ensure efficiency.
- Handle any factories queries relating to design, fabric, fit comments and amendments regarding quality control.
- Relay all comments with explanation sketches if necessary to factories.
- Visit the factories and suppliers in China to initiate samples, assess sampling and production and assisting in the development of production and make techniques.
- Re-cutting factory patterns to correct fit and styling details where necessary.
- Creating and updating key pattern blocks and revising them for individual accounts.
- Working closely with the Designers, cutting first patterns from design sketches and advising technical implications and specs at point of initial design.
- Handle any factories queries relating to design, fabric, fit comments and amendments regarding quality control.
- Assist with other ad hoc duties when needed.
- Communicate and work closely with the Head of Textiles and all team members relevant to each customer account.
Skills Required:
- Good understanding of garment fit and construction.
- Ability to develop basic pattern blocks for customers.
- Ability to re-cut patterns from development sample to improve fit and styling.
- Good communication skills with Buyers, Designers and factories
- Experienced in fitting garments with customers.
- High level Excel and computer skills (drawing, ideally illustrator and photoshop).
- Re-drawing updated designs if necessary.
- Accurate and eye for detail.
- Enthusiastic.
- Good time management skills.
- Working on own initiative and self motivated.
- Managing fits for up to 20 accounts across mens, womens and childrens.
- Experience with products such as Outerwear, Denim, Knit,Jersey, Woven etc
- Grading experience across a wide range of accounts (must understand rules and be able to assist with any issues with grading).
- Willingness to travel alone to visit factories
Salary: Negotiable
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PR/Marketing Intern
Bestseller is a Danish clothing company who sell various brands into the UK market including Vero Moda, Vila, ONLY, Selected Femme, Selected Homme, Jack & Jones, Pieces, Name It and Mama.Licious.
We are currently looking for an intern to help out in our new office in Bedford Square central London. The position is currently for 2/3 days a week but this could grow to a full time Internship.
The role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, reliable and hard working, individual. They will work alongside the PR and Marketing manager so will have to chance to learn about both roles. The candidate needs to be is self-motivated and have a keen interest in fashion. In return for your commitment, the successful applicant with receive invaluable experience.
Key responsibilities to include:
Monitor press coverage
- Liaising with the fashion press
- Assisting with press days & events
- Creating look books
- Logging samples to send to press
- General office administration duties
- Upkeep of the PR showroom
The position is unpaid with London travel expenses covered only.
If you are interested in this position then please contact Charlotte Woods at charlotte.woods@bestseller.com
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PR and Marketing Intern
Enthusiastic, hard-working Intern PR person required to work for a jewellery fashion company.
No Previous experience in PR Needed.
Candidate must be confident, creative, quick thinking.
Must have experience of the fashion industry and basic knowledge of marketing.
Duties will involve helping the head of marketing and communication in research of current and prospective journalist, editors, Stylists and generating new PR leads.
Must be willing to learn, organised, punctual and creative.
Please send CV to Youcef Aden (Head of Marketing and Communication) at aden@shangrilabeads.com
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Sales Assistant required at London Fashion Week
We are looking for an experienced sales agent to work with us at the Exhibition at London Fashion Week from 16th-20th September on a designer client’s exhibition stand. The applicant will need to meet with the client for training prior to the event
Previous Experience required
Please send applications to: Seren Mason at seren@goodleypr.co.uk
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House of Sunny is a new and exciting quintessentially British Fashion Label that throws a splash of personality and evokes thought into high end collections. It’s measure of success has been highly acclaimed and it is now time to find the right, super talented and enthusiastic candidates to join the expanding team ahead of the LFW debut AW12.
If you have experienced organising events, exhibitions, trade shows, or fashion shows, you are good at marketing, finance, journalism, or graphic design, you are highly punctual, you are flexible to changes you love Fashion THEN you are what we are looking for. Come and join our hard working, young dynamic team. This is a very varied, exciting and rewarding role for the right candidate.
This role is based in the main design studio in Redhill.
Send us your CV to karena@fashionforwardpr.co.uk together with info about your available days per week, previous experience and special talents.
Please note that due to the high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to all candidates.
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