Apparel Designer

TN United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Apparel Designer to join their dynamic in-house design team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting seasonal collections while collaborating with talented professionals. The ideal candidate will bring 2-3 years of experience in high-street fashion, a strong portfolio, and a keen eye for trends. With opportunities for travel and development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in the world of fashion design.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in high-street fashion.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and create seasonal collections with Brand Manager.
• Collaborate on design strategies and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support Junior Designers and manage technical CAD specifications.

Skills

Fashion Design

Technical CAD Specifications

Trend Analysis

Time Management

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

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Apparel Designer at Footasylum

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Apparel Designer to join our in-house “Own Brand” Design team at Footasylum’s Head Office in Rochdale. Our team manages multiple brands across men’s, women’s, kids’, and accessories.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a high-street fashion role, supported by a relevant portfolio.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on Footasylum’s “own brands,” such as Zavetti Canada, Alessandro Zavetti, and more, with strong progression prospects.

The Team

Our team is diverse, talented, and passionate about fashion. We aim to create an environment where you can achieve, progress, and develop, with support and celebration of your growth.

Responsibilities

1. Research and contribute to the creation of seasonal collections with the Brand Manager / Buyer, focusing on customer profile, new trends, high street competitors, and regional brand awareness.
2. Collaborate with the Senior Design team to develop design strategies for each brand and season, including trend overviews and collection creation. Demonstrate advanced understanding of technical CAD specifications, adhering to deadlines.
3. Work closely with buyers, brand managers, and product developers to participate in fit sessions.
4. Ensure full compliance with children’s safety standards and provide relevant feedback.
5. Build strong relationships with factories in Turkey, China, and Pakistan, assisting with branded development and production trips (may include weekends).
6. Travel for development trips within the UK and overseas for inspiration (may include evenings and weekends).
7. Maintain planners and purchase orders to ensure timely order processing and up-to-date development and production overviews.
8. Attend weekly trade meetings and provide feedback to the team.
9. Support Junior Designers in delivering clear technical CAD specifications, checking tech packs before submission.
10. Be self-motivated with good time management and adaptability.

Diversity

We value diversity as it brings different perspectives to our product and service development, making our offerings more accessible and appealing. We believe diverse teams foster learning, inspiration, and happiness.

Recruitment Process

Applications are reviewed individually. If shortlisted, you will be invited for an informal meeting with the leadership team to discuss the role and assess mutual fit.