Workwear Designer

Bowmay Consulting Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Hybrid work model

Early finish Fridays

Staff incentives

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting Ltd is seeking a Workwear Designer with 3D design experience in Preston. You will turn concepts into practical, tested garments, ranging from workwear trousers to PPE, balancing appearance with durability and cost.

You will use 3D tools like Style 3D, produce CADs and technical packs, and collaborate across teams to ensure garments meet technical and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience designing garments within workwear, uniforms, outdoor or performance clothing.
• Hands-on experience using 3D design software, including Style 3D.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing technical packs, CAD drawings and production specifications.
• Confidence using Adobe Illustrator and other design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a range of workwear from trousers to jackets and PPE.
• Use 3D design tools to bring concepts to life and support product development.
• Create technical packs, CAD drawings and garment specifications for production.
• Research trends and sustainable design options for new materials.
• Collaborate with customers, sales team and garment technologists to meet real-world needs.
• Prepare concepts, mood boards and product proposals to visualise ideas.

Skills

3D design

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Fashion Design qualification

Clothing Technology qualification

Textile Design qualification

Tools

Style 3D

Job description

Turn your creative ideas into workwear people rely on.

Are you a creative designer with a technical eye and a passion for turning ideas into practical and great-looking products?

Do you enjoy taking a design from an initial concept through to a finished garment?

We’re looking for a Workwear Designer with experience in 3D design to join a growing team in Preston. This is an opportunity to bring your ideas to life, working on garments that need to look good, perform well and stand up to the demands of everyday working life.

From trousers and jackets to specialist protective clothing, you’ll have the chance to develop a varied range of products, combining creativity with technical know-how.

WHAT YOU GET

• £35,000 salary
• Hybrid working options available following successful completion of your probationary period
• Life assurance for added peace of mind
• Early finish Fridays – a little more time back at the end of the week
• Staff incentives to recognise and reward your contribution
• A varied design role where you can see your ideas develop into real products

ABOUT YOU

You’re someone who enjoys the creative side of design but understands that a great garment needs to work just as well in practice as it does on screen.

• Experience designing garments within workwear, uniforms, outdoor or performance clothing
• Hands‑on experience using 3D design software, including Style 3D
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing processes
• Experience producing technical packs, CAD drawings and production specifications
• Confidence using Adobe Illustrator and other relevant design tools
• An eye for detail, a practical approach to problem‑solving and an understanding of commercial requirements
• Great communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues
• A qualification in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, Textile Design or arelated discipline is also required
• Experience with PPE or protective clothing standards would be a bonus, but the key is your ability to combine creative thinking with technical garment knowledge

ABOUT THE ROLE

No two projects will be quite the same. You’ll take customer briefs and turn them in to well-considered garment designs that balance appearance, comfort, durability, performance AND cost.

• Designing and developing a range of workwear, from trousers and jacketsto polos, softshells, knitwear and specialist PPE products
• Using 3D design tools to bring concepts to life and support the product development process
• Creating technical packs, CAD drawings, garment specifications and construction details ready for production
• Researching trends, new fabrics, innovative materials and more sustainable design options
• Working closely with customers, the sales team and garment technologists to develop products that meet real-world needs
• Preparing concepts, mood boards and product proposals to help bring ideas to life
• Selecting suitable fabrics, trims and accessories, considering quality, performance, comfort and cost
• Managing several projects at once and keeping development work on track
• Ensuring designs meet relevant quality, safety and compliance requirements

You’ll be joining a role where creativity meets practicality. It’s about more than producing an attractive design - it's about creating garments that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and ready to be made.