Fashion/Sportswear
Salary: Up to £30,000 (negotiable)
Location: Preston, Lancashire (On-Site | Full Time)
Are you a creative Print Designer who loves turning ideas into high-impact visual stories?
Do you thrive in Illustrator and enjoy seeing your designs move from concept to finished garment? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing apparel brand rooted in performance, colour, and craft.
This role is perfect for a designer with strong print experience, ideally within fashion, activewear or performance-led garments. If you're passionate about sport or creative technology, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Be Doing
* Creating bold placement prints and patterns based on customer briefs
* Producing production-ready artwork using Illustrator / Photoshop
* Grading and adapting designs across sizes and fits
* Colour matching prints, Pantones and materials to ensure accuracy
* Supporting sampling, ordering, testing and on-garment approvalsCollaborating closely with production, sales and factory teams on-site
* Contributing new ideas, trend insights and creative approaches
What We're Looking For
* Skilled in Illustrator (essential) and Photoshop (strong advantage)
* Experienced in print design for fashion, textiles or activewear
* Precise, organised and technically mindedComfortable balancing creativity with commercial value
* Confident working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
* A team player
Bonus (but Not Essential)
* Knowledge of AVA or similar CAD/CAM print systems
* Experience working with stretch materials
* Sports / activewear appetite
Qualifications & Background
We'd love to see:
* Degree or equivalent experience in a design-related discipline
* 2-4+ years in a similar print/textile/fashion role
* Experience preparing designs for production/manufacturing
* Strong attention to detail, colour sensitivity and accuracy
Why Join
* Be part of a growing brand in modern performance-led sport apparel
* Freedom to push creative ideas while learning new technical skills
* Supportive, collaborative studio culture
* Free parking + occasional events + UK travel (rare + in hours)
How to Apply
If you love design, colour, and bringing garments to life - we'd love to see your portfolio.
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