Clothing Designer

My client is a leading garment manufacturer and supplier, known for delivering high-quality products, within the UK clothing sector, are currently looking to recruit a Clothing Designer on an 11-month Fixed Term Contract basis.

The successful Clothing Designer will support the development of clothing, accessories and lifestyle products. The role will involve taking products from initial concept through to production whilst ensuring quality, sustainability and commercial viability.

Pay & Hours:

• Salary - £32,000
• Working Hours – Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
• Hybrid – 2-3 days per week from home and 2-3 days office based
• Location – Altrincham
• Holidays – 33 days
• Other Benefits include - Company sick pay, Wellbeing programme, Employee discount, Perks at Work - shopping discounts and personal growth academy, Cycle to Work, Pension, Celebration leave, Free parking.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop clothing, accessories and lifestyle products across multiple categories.
• Manage products from concept through to production, including sampling, fittings and approvals.
• Research market trends, competitors, fabrics, manufacturing techniques and sustainable solutions.
• Create mood boards, colour palettes, graphics and product ranges.
• Ensure products are sustainable, durable, functional and commercially viable.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers throughout the development process.
• Conduct product reviews, fittings, quality checks and final approvals.
• Produce technical packs, specifications, measurements and artwork.
• Manage product sign-off and handover to production.
• Support branding implementation across products, labels and packaging.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers to ensure specifications are met.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, innovations and sustainable materials.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to create designs and technical drawings.
• Support exhibitions, product displays and merchandising activities.

Specification:

• Proven experience in apparel/product design from concept through to production.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, sizing and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating technical packs and working with suppliers and product fittings.
• Strong creative, commercial, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign).
• Degree in Fashion Design or a related subject.
• Approximately 3 years' experience in apparel design.

If you are immediately available and have the relevant clothing design experience, please do not hesitate to apply.