I am recruiting for an Apparel Designer to join an established high street retailer based within their North 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.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Deliver balanced and extensive design research e.g. using directional shopping, fabric fairs, catwalk awareness to create unique stand out product lines.
* Undertake Market research to identify the latest trends, colours and fabrics and analysing competitors ranges.
* Creation of mood board/packs for design presentations.
* Provide insight on initial samples, ensuring that the finished garments match initial design specifications.
* Liaise with buying to ensure that the range can realistically be delivered within the costs/margins.
* Attend factory visits and competitive shopping trips within the UK and Internationally, reporting feedback to the relevant internal teams.
* Create technical packs; extensive technical knowledge required to help support the technical team to create best fit garments.
* Understanding of specific Children's safety standard guidelines.
* Occasionally attend fit meetings to ensure the look, fit, shape and quality of each garment is correct.
* Approving lab dips, trims and fabric where necessary.
Key requirements for the role:
* Proven experience as a Designer within a fast-paced fashion environment is essential. Womenswear/Childrenswear experience is preferred.
* Educated to Degree level, ideally 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.
* Be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
If the role sounds of interest, apply today!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
Industries
Design Services
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