Apparel Designer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high street retailer seeks an Apparel Designer for their Manchester office. The successful candidate will create unique product lines by researching trends and collaborating closely with creative teams. This dynamic role requires a strong background in design and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced fashion environment.
• Degree level education in a relevant field.
• Strong skills in Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design research using shopping trends and catwalks.
• Create mood boards for design presentations.
• Liaise with buying to ensure feasibility of designs.

Skills

Proven experience as a Designer

Strong skills with Adobe Illustrator

Creative

Strong communicator

Excellent organization skills

Education

Educated to Degree level in Fashion / Textiles / Graphic Design

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.

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 are 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 ensure that the range can realistically be delivered within the costs/ margins.
• Attending factory visits and competitive shopping trips within the UK and International reporting feedback to the relevant internal teams.

Key requirements for the role:

• 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.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent organisation skills.

If the role sounds of interest, apply today!