Denim Designer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion recruitment agency is seeking a Denim Designer to create trendy, commercial denim collections for prominent UK retailers. The role involves designing jeans, jackets, and accessories while collaborating with suppliers and presenting designs. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and have a sharp eye for fashion trends. This hybrid position allows for a mix of office-based and remote work, with potential for overseas travel.

Qualifications

• A strong sense of fashion trends and commerciality is essential.
• Experience in creating tech packs and liaising with suppliers.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with customers and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial denim ranges based on customer briefs.
• Create detailed technical packs for production.
• Liaise with suppliers in Bangladesh for development.
• Present collections in customer meetings.
• Conduct competitive and inspiration shopping trips.

Skills

Fashion trend awareness

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Reference No: D003

Email: [e-mail]

Overview

We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Denim Designer to join a highly successful and fast-paced fashion company. This role focuses on creating trend-led, commercial denim collections across ladieswear and tween categories, catering to major UK high street retailers.

As a key member of the design team, you’ll work across a wide product range, including jeans, jackets, waistcoats, skirts, and shorts, bringing creativity and innovation to every piece.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop commercial denim ranges in line with customer briefs and seasonal trends.
• Create detailed technical packs and communicate design specifications clearly to factories.
• Regularly liaise with suppliers and manufacturers in Bangladesh, ensuring smooth development and production processes.
• Attend customer meetings, presenting collections and strengthening client relationships.
• Take part in competitive and inspiration shopping trips, gathering trend insights and new ideas.

What We’re Looking For

• A sharp eye for emerging fashion trends, combined with a strong sense of commerciality.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships with customers and overseas suppliers.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and creating clear, factory-ready tech packs.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of office-based and remote working.
• There is potential for overseas travel as part of the role.

If you’re passionate about denim and ready to make your mark designing for some of the UK’s biggest retailers, we’d love to hear from you!

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