Womenswear Designer

Become Recruitment UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion recruiting firm in Manchester seeks a Womenswear Designer for their in-house team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in high-end womenswear, particularly in outdoor performance apparel. Responsibilities include concept development, garment design, and collaboration across departments. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and 3D design tools like CLO 3D is essential. This role offers excellent benefits and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Flexibility

Qualifications

• In-depth womenswear experience within a high-end brand.
• Solid understanding of fabric technology and outerwear apparel.
• Experience in guiding and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and research trends for womenswear.
• Design garments with a focus on outdoor performance.
• Coordinate samples and develop technical specifications.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

CLO 3D

Garment design

Fabric technology

Technical development

Trend research

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CAD software

3D Design tools

Job description

Well established organisation based in Manchester is looking for a Womenswear Designer to join their inhouse team. Hybrid flexible working.

You will need previous in-depth womenswear experience within a high-end brand (not fast fashion) that offers outdoor wear with a luxury feel eg: jackets & coats etc.

You will need a solid understanding of fabric technology and outerwear apparel, along with focus on performance and innovations for outdoor clothing eg: sportwear.

Key skills include Adobe Creative Cloud, along with CAD and 3D Design tools eg: CLO 3D.

• Concept development & trend research.
• Garment design.
• Technical development.
• Fabric & material research.
• Sample co-ordination.
• Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making & fabric behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills between the team and other departments.
• Previous experience of guiding and mentoring junior members of the team.

This is a great opportunity to join an established organisation that offers excellent benefits and flexibility! Please apply with your CV and work samples today!