Clothing Product Designer

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic online clothing retailer is seeking a Clothing Product Designer to lead the design process for their men’s and women’s collections. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in sportswear or leisurewear design, robust technical skills, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in designing sportswear or leisurewear.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and pattern development.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process for clothing categories.
• Develop CAD drawings and comprehensive tech packs.
• Oversee sampling stages and manage size specifications.

Skills

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Product Designer
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Clothing Product Designer for an online clothing retailer. The role is on a permanent basis with excellent benefits. This role would suit someone from a fashion background in clothing, sportswear, or footwear.

The Company
Our client is a successful online retailer specialising in clothing, leisure, and sportswear . The business has gone from strength to strength and is looking for a strategic but hands on Product Designer to help lead their operations and help take their online experience to another level. The role is based in Chorley, Lancashire with parking facilities on site. If you're looking to be part of aforward-thinkingandsupportivefirm that values its people, then this is an excellent opportunity where you can build a career.

Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next career move.
Are you experienced Product Designer in clothing or sportswear?
Do youhave a hands-on approach? Are you Strategic with an Operational mindset?
Are you looking to work for an established brand and help it grow to the next level?

The Role:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clothing Product Designer to work closely with the senior leadership team. You will play a key role in creating new collections from initial sketches through to final production sign off. This is an excellent role for an experienced Product Designer with a background in online retail clothing, leisure, or sportswear. This is the perfect role for somebody who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a huge impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design process for men’s and women’s clothing, covering both performance and lifestyle categories.
• Develop precise CAD drawings and comprehensive tech packs, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), garment construction details, and finishing techniques.
• Manage size specifications, fit comments, and grading for all product lines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Oversee all sampling stages—from initial prototypes through to final, production-ready samples.
• Organise and run fit sessions, ensuring each garment aligns with brand fit standards and performs as intended.
• Liaise directly with overseas suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring clear communication throughout the product development cycle.
• Monitor and maintain the product development critical path to ensure timely delivery from design to production.
• Work collaboratively with the MD and E-commerce Manager to shape seasonal collections, align with trends, and support brand growth.
• Use customer feedback and returns analysis to continually enhance fit, fabric selection, and construction quality.
• Maintain a well-organised archive of technical specs, fabric swatches, trims, and sample records for reference and future development.

£28,000-£38,000 DOE
Shifts between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. This is an office-based role with free on-site parking.

The individual
We’re looking for people who have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in designing sportswear or leisurewear
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, and fabric performance characteristics.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel
• Confident in managing sizing specs, grading, and ensuring fit across a variety of body types.
• Highly proactive with strong attention to detail and a sharp commercial mindset—understanding the link between great product and business success.
• Able to manage multiple product categories and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
• A real interest in fashion, leisure wear or sportswear, fitness, and lifestyle brands

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