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Junior/Graduate Designer – Clothing & Accessories (TGN5319) – Excellent £ DOE

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Manchester

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

A dynamic fashion company is seeking a Junior / Graduate Designer in Manchester. This role offers hands-on experience in creating clothing and accessories, involving collaboration with buyers and factories to develop commercially viable products. Ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow their design skills and commercial insight in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

  • At least 1 years’ experience as a design intern or similar role.
  • Portfolio showcasing work across disciplines is advantageous.
  • Experience with garment construction and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Buyer in product range development.
  • Create detailed seasonal CAD designs and specs.
  • Liaise with factories to resolve design queries.

Skills

CAD software proficiency
Communication skills
Commercial awareness
Strong work ethic
Project management

Education

Degree in fashion design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Clothing & Accessories

Job Ref: TGN5319

ThisJunior / Graduate Designer (Clothing and Accessories)role is designed for someone early in their fashion career, such as a recent graduate with a placement year or a candidate with about a year’s experience. The position offers exposure to the full design-to-sale process across multiple product groups, making it ideal for building a strong foundation in commercial fashion design.

This role is a strong fit for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry, develop technical and creative skills, and contribute to the commercial success of clothing and accessory ranges

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Buyerin developing commercially viable product ranges, including new styles and updates to existing ones based on trends and customer feedback.
  • Basic print design knowledgefor fashion applications and the ability to work on in-house brands as well as bespoke customer projects.
  • Work within budget and margin constraints, demonstrating awareness of competitors’ ranges and colour palettes.
  • Create detailed seasonal CAD designsand accurate technical specifications for factories, including size specs and print scale communication.
  • Liaise with factoriesto resolve design-related queries and ensure packaging spec sheets are completed on time.
  • Translate buyer visionsinto detailed spec sheets and respond efficiently to tight customer briefs.
  • Assist other departmentsas needed, showing flexibility and teamwork.

Required Skills:

  • At least 1 years’ experienceas a design intern or in a similar role.
  • Strong CAD and computer literacy, with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and forward planning for future seasons.
  • Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learnfrom observation and feedback.
  • Good communication skillsfor collaborating with buyers, factories, and other teams.
  • Commercial awarenessand a keen eye for trends, colour, and product details.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Degree in fashion design or a related field.
  • Portfolio showcasing a range of workacross disciplines is advantageous.
  • Experience with garment construction and technical specifications.
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