Designer / Account Manager

FASHION PERSONNEL; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking a designer to join a remote team as a key liaison with UK buyers and the Bangladesh design team. The role involves developing buyer relationships and producing trend reports. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the high street fashion sector and strong trend insights, particularly in kidswear. Regular meetings in Leicestershire are required, while remote work is available otherwise.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fashion industry, specifically in the high street sector.
• Strong understanding of current trends in kidswear.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the creative lead and report to the design manager in Bangladesh.
• Produce shopping and trend reports and relay feedback.
• Focus on kidswear product areas like denim and wovens.

Skills

Creative leadership

Buyer relationship development

Trend analysis

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Bangladesh company, where you can work fully remotely, as a key liaison between the UK buyers and Bangladesh design team.

You will need to be in the Leicestershire area for regular buyer meetings and happy to be self-employed, whilst working in a permanent capacity for the business.

Responsibilities

• Report into the design manager in Bangladesh and act as the creative lead on the department, with the ability to develop buyer relationships.
• Produce shopping and trend reports and feed them into the offshore team; present samples to the buyers, collect feedback, and relay it to the Bangladesh team.
• Initially focus on kidswear covering denim and woven product areas as this is a particular area of growth.

Location and Employment

The role will suit a designer who is hot on trend and with a sound knowledge of working in the high street sector, ideally supply side. The role requires regular meetings in Leicestershire, with fully remote work when not in meetings.

If you are looking to work remotely and have easy access to Leicester, I’d love to hear from you!