The Company: A great opportunity for a Part Time Designer to join a small, friendly and successful team supplying Leisure Apparel. The role will be very varied and involve designing and producing CAD work for a range of products, liaising with factories & merchandising the full range. The Role: Designing and developing fashion items in line with the client's brand identity and target market. Working closely with suppliers to ensure designs are produced accurately and meet quality standards Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colours, and shapes. Prepare CADS, tech packs, and presentations for new collections. Attending Fit Sessions and provide fit comments to Suppliers Assisting in the selection of suitable fabrics and trims. Product Design and Research – researching current trends, liaising with buyers for feedback and gaining an understanding of the customer requirement. Merchandising – managing critical path Keeping in constant contact with customer buyers, relaying messages to the appropriate factory members, whilst learning how to deal with enquiries. Factory Production Management – ensuring production is on schedule Ad hoc duties are also an essential job role as you are providing full administrative support ie DHL parcel sending & filing. Maintenance of samples – chasing and booking in Accurately & efficiently cr...