Apparel Designer Manchester
I am recruiting for an Apparel Designer to join an established high street retailer based within their Manchester head office. As a talented clothing designer, you will be supporting the Design Manager and working closely with the buying and creative teams. Be continuously aware of new emerging trends and ensure these are reflected in your collections.
Deliver balanced and extensive design research e. g. using directional shopping, fabric fairs, catwalk awareness to create unique stand out product lines.
Creation of mood board/packs for design presentations
Provide insight on initial samples, ensuring that the finished garments match initial design specifications.
Attending factory visits and competitive shopping trips within the UK and International reporting feedback to the relevant internal teams.
Proven experience as a Designer within a fast paced, fashion environment is essential.
Educated to Degree level, ideal within Fashion / Textiles / Graphic Design
Strong skills with Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat & Photoshop
Naturally creative
Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing fashion market.