Senior Apparel Designer

SUCCESS TALENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT in Manchester is seeking a Senior Apparel Designer to lead the creative direction of a performance-driven fashion brand. Based in Central Manchester, the role fuses technical, outdoor-inspired design with a street-led attitude and includes mentoring junior designers while staying hands-on to push product to the next level.

You will own the design process for key categories, research seasonal direction, create commercial concepts and precise technical packs, and drive fabric

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in fashion design.
• Degree in a relevant fashion/design discipline.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and fit.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior members of a design team.

Responsibilities

• Own the design process for key categories and drops, managing timelines from the critical path and knowing when to kick off each phase.
• Research seasonal direction, trends and design stories while keeping the brand DNA front and centre, presenting concepts confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Turn research into clear, commercial design concepts and spot-on technical packs that factories can execute accurately.
• Push innovation in construction and fabric development to elevate product across all ranges, including kids.
• Ensure children's product meets all relevant safety standards and guidelines.
• Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel for brand development and production trips.
• Partner closely with Product Development and play an active role in fit sessions to make sure garments move and feel as they should.
• Help recruit, lead and support mid-weight and junior designers, setting a high bar and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Keep the team agile and capable of working to short turnarounds and fast-paced demands.
• Forward-plan ranges for future seasons so the brand stays ahead of the consumer.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Garment construction

Mentoring juniors

Trend analysis

Education

Degree in fashion/design

Job description

Senior Apparel Designer - Shape a Performance-Driven Fashion Brand

Central Manchester

£45,000

An established, fast-growing UK fashion brand is looking for a Senior Apparel Designer to lead creative direction and push product to the next level. The brand sits at the intersection of performance and style - think technical, outdoor-inspired pieces with a modern, street-led attitude. Collections are built for movement, weather and real life: lightweight jackets, functional layers and everyday-ready sets.

If you're obsessed with fabric, fit and construction - and love mentoring others while staying hands-on - this one's for you.

What you'll be doing:

• You'll be a key player in the design team, working closely with the Head of Design and Head of Brand to steer where the brand goes next. In this role, you will:
• Own the design process for key categories and drops, managing timelines from the critical path and knowing when to kick off each phase
• Research seasonal direction, trends and design stories while keeping the brand DNA front and centre, presenting concepts confidently to senior stakeholders
• Turn research into clear, commercial design concepts and spot-on technical packs that factories can execute accurately
• Push innovation in construction and fabric development to elevate product across all ranges, including kids
• Ensure children's product meets all relevant safety standards and guidelines
• Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel for brand development and production trips
• Partner closely with Product Development and play an active role in fit sessions to make sure garments move and feel as they should
• Help recruit, lead and support mid-weight and junior designers, setting a high bar and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement
• Keep the team agile and capable of working to short turnarounds and fast-paced demands
• Forward-plan ranges for future seasons so the brand stays ahead of the consumer

What you bring

• Minimum 7 years' experience in fashion design
• Degree in a relevant fashion/design discipline
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and fit
• Experience mentoring and developing junior members of a design team
• Strong understanding of the UK fashion consumer and how they shop and dress
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities, trade feedback and trend shifts
• Genuine passion for the fashion industry, innovation and product excellence

Ready to help define the next chapter of a performance-meets-lifestyle fashion brand?

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.