Senior Designer (TGN5411) – Excellent Salary DOE

Tagged Resources; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Designer to create innovative, trend-driven collections for private label accounts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, strong CAD skills, and at least 5 years of experience preferably in fast fashion. This is a permanent position that requires effective communication and collaboration with design teams while keeping commercial viability in mind.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional fashion design experience in fast fashion or private label.
• Strong creative vision and fabric expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections for private label accounts from concept to sample.
• Create detailed CADs and technical packs.
• Monitor global fashion trends and analyze North American retail.

Skills

Experience with overseas suppliers and global manufacturing

3D design tools and digital sampling knowledge

Familiarity with North American retail buying cycles

Strong portfolio in womenswear for North America

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Excellent knowledge of fabrics and textiles

Strong understanding of garment construction

Ability to manage multiple accounts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5411

The Company

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Designer, to join a growing design team who create trend driven products for high street retailers. The ideal candidate will have a Design degree, strong CAD and excel skills.

The Senior Designer will create innovative, trend-driven collections for multiple private label accounts, ensuring alignment with each customer’s brand DNA and market needs. This role requires strong creative vision, fabric expertise, and the ability to translate global trends into commercially successful products for the North American market.

The Role

• Design seasonal collections tailored to private label accounts, from concept through to final sample.
• Interpret customer briefs and brand guidelines to deliver relevant, on-trend designs.
• Create detailed CADs and technical packs for development.
• Design is to cater to Menswear and Womenswear
• Monitor global fashion trends, color palettes, fabrics, and silhouettes.
• Research and analyse North American retail trends and competitors.
• Attend trade shows, fabric markets, and relevant industry events.
• Select fabrics, trims, and materials to suit customer needs and price points.
• Work with suppliers to source innovative and cost-effective options.
• Work closely with the Director, Design Manager, Merchandising, and Product Development teams to ensure commercial viability and production feasibility.
• Communicate effectively with factories to ensure accurate samples and timely delivery.

Skills Required

• Experience working with overseas suppliers and global manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools and digital sampling.
• Familiarity with North American retail buying cycles and calendars.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional fashion design experience, preferably in fast fashion or private label.
• Strong portfolio showcasing commercial, trend-driven womenswear for North America.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and trims.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and production processes.
• Able to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and fast turnarounds.