Senior Outerwear Designer

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

Job summary

An innovative private label business in Manchester is seeking a talented outerwear designer to lead their women's collection. This role involves creating on-trend designs, conducting market research, and collaborating with a dynamic team. With the opportunity to influence both casual and formal styles, you will be at the forefront of fashion innovation. Enjoy a flexible work environment with one day from home and generous holiday benefits. If you are passionate about fashion and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Working from home option

Qualifications

• Experience in designing women's outerwear, both casual and formal.
• Proficient in producing detailed CADs and technical packs.

Responsibilities

• Designing the women's outerwear range with potential crossover into men's.
• Conducting market research through international shopping trips.

Skills

Outerwear Design

Market Research

CAD Production

Communication with Sourcing Teams

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

This is an opportunity for an ambitious and trend lead outerwear designer to join a private label business.

Reporting in to the head of design and working closely with your account manager and wider team, you will be responsible for designing the women's outerwear range, both casual and formal, with the opportunity to cross over into men's also.

Day to day you will be researching the market via international shopping trips to remain aware of and implementing direction and innovation across the outerwear product area; creating on-trend designs for the showroom and in response to briefs; producing accurate and detailed CADs to present to buyers and technical packs for product development and communicating effectively with sourcing teams globally.

The role will suit a confident and tenacious outerwear specialist, experienced in designing for the fashion forward street, and a desire to lead the outerwear product area.

If you are looking for a solid set up, an accessible Manchester location, 1 day working from home and with 25 days holiday and bonus, please apply promptly as interviews will be held within the month.