Apparel & Graphic Designer

Preston Innovations; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Innovations Limited in Telford, Shropshire, is seeking an Apparel & Graphic Designer to shape outdoor apparel collections across brands. You will work closely with Product Development, Brand Managers and suppliers to take concepts through production.

The role requires creativity, organisation and proactive collaboration, with opportunities for hybrid work after an initial period. A portfolio of relevant work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel design or related creative role.
• Proficient with Illustrator and Photoshop, and strong branding sense.
• Understanding of brand guidelines and product packaging.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and development of apparel ranges across multiple brands.
• Research trends, materials and technical developments in outdoor apparel.
• Create and develop detailed tech packs to support production.
• Liaise with suppliers and Brand Managers from concept to finished product.
• Create packaging designs and apparel-related graphic design projects.
• Assist the wider design team with file management and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Creative design

Branding

Brand guidelines

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Are you a creative designer with a passion for outdoor apparel products?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Apparel & Graphic Designer to join our growing design team at our Preston Innovations Limited UK office in Telford, Shropshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of fishing brands, helping to shape apparel collections and bringing creative ideas to life across a wide range of products.

THE ROLE

You’ll play an important role in the design and development of our apparel ranges, working closely with our Product Development team, Brand Managers and suppliers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the design and development of apparel ranges across multiple brands.


• Researching new trends, innovations, materials and technical developments within the outdoor apparel industry.


• Working across a diverse range of products, from lifestyle outdoor clothing to technical and specialist fishing apparel.


• Creating and developing detailed tech packs to support the production of clothing ranges.


• Liaising with suppliers and Brand Managers to take products from initial concept through to final production.


• Creating packaging designs, logos and other apparel associated graphic design projects.


• Supporting the wider design team with file management, archiving and other day-to-day tasks.

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who is creative, organised, proactive and passionate about design.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in apparel design, graphic design or a related creative role.


• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, along with other Adobe creative suite packages.


• A good understanding of branding and working within brand guidelines.


• An understanding of apparel design and technical packs.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.


• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently when required.


• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new creative challenges.

WHY JOIN US?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied and exciting mix of apparel projects, contributing to the development of established brands within the fishing industry.

No two projects will be quite the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to see your designs progress from initial concept through to finished product.

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic, creative team where your ideas, creativity and attention to detail can make a real difference.

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Working pattern: Office-based, with potential for some hybrid working after an initial period

Portfolio: A portfolio of relevant work will be required

Competitive salary based on experience and skills

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