El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Knitwear Designer

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent in a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

You will join the creative area to actively participate in the design and development of collections aligned with the brand's identity and DNA. The objective of the position is to transform ideas and trends into viable, commercial, and coherent proposals, adding value to each season. You will work in close collaboration with different teams to ensure the quality, consistency, and differentiation of the products. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the creative project in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

Analyze fashion trends and study the market and competition to detect design and innovation opportunities
Propose new lines, collections, and creative concepts aligned with the brand's DNA and strategy
Design detailed sketches and develop garment prototypes using design tools
Create clear technical sheets to facilitate the correct interpretation of designs by production and suppliers
Collaborate closely with the production area to ensure the viability of designs and compliance with quality standards
Monitor the manufacturing process and propose adjustments when necessary
Work in coordination with the purchasing team

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in fashion design roles.
Specific training in Fashion Design.
Knowledge of knitwear design (valued).
Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
High creative capacity, attention to detail, and aesthetic judgment.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
English level sufficient for a professional environment.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Te incorporarás al área creativa para participar activamente en el diseño y desarrollo de colecciones alineadas con la identidad y el ADN de la marca. El puesto tiene como objetivo transformar ideas y tendencias en propuestas viables, comerciales y coherentes, aportando valor a cada temporada. Trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con diferentes equipos para asegurar la calidad, consistencia y diferenciación de los productos. Es una oportunidad para contribuir al crecimiento del proyecto creativo en un entorno dinámico y colaborativo.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

Analizar tendencias de moda y estudiar el mercado y la competencia para detectar oportunidades de diseño e innovación
Proponer nuevas líneas, colecciones y conceptos creativos alineados con el ADN y la estrategia de la marca
Diseñar bocetos detallados y desarrollar prototipos de prendas utilizando herramientas de diseño
Crear fichas técnicas claras que faciliten la correcta interpretación de los diseños por parte de producción y proveedores
Colaborar estrechamente con el área de producción para garantizar la viabilidad de los diseños y el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad
Realizar el seguimiento del proceso de fabricación y proponer ajustes cuando sea necesario
Trabajar de forma coordinada con el equipo de compras

Requisitos:

Experiencia mínima de 4 años en funciones de diseño de moda.
Formación específica en Diseño de Moda.
Conocimientos en diseño de tricot (valorable).
Dominio de herramientas de diseño gráfico como Illustrator y Photoshop.
Alta capacidad creativa, atención al detalle y criterio estético.
Habilidad para colaborar con equipos multidisciplinares.
Nivel de inglés suficiente para un entorno profesional.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.