Senior Ladieswear Designer

Angela Harper Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion design firm in Greater Manchester seeks a Senior Designer to create innovative, trend-driven collections for private label accounts targeting the North American market. The role requires strong creative vision and fabric expertise, along with the ability to manage multiple accounts and tight deadlines. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Exciting high-volume projects

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections for private label accounts, from concept to sample.
• Monitor global fashion trends and analyze market competitors.
• Select fabrics to suit customer needs and price points.

Skills

Creative design

Fabric expertise

Trend analysis

Technical design skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

Salary £30k-£40k dependant on experience

Greater Manchester

Office Based

Our Client are a trend-led, fast-paced fashion business designing forprivate label accounts in the North American market. Our focus is delivering on-trend, commercial collections that meet the demands of our retail partners while maintaining speed, quality, and innovation.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design

• 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.

Trend & Market Research

• 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.

Fabric & Material Sourcing

• 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 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.

Quality & Execution

• Ensure designs meet fit, quality, and brand consistency requirements.
• Adapt and update designs quickly in response to customer or market changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional fashion design experience, preferably infast 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting, high-volume private label projects for leading North American retailers.
• Be part of a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to see your designs reach a wide audience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.