Manchester

Our client is a design house and clothing importer based in Manchester supplying the UK, mainland Europe and rest of world high street retailers. We are seeking a junior Men’s Knitwear Designer to join their design team based at their head office in Manchester.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year industry experience of true men’s knitwear and will be required to have a flexible and conscientious approach.

The role will involve the following:

• The focus is to work closely with the Men’s Knitwear Design Director to develop seasonal collections for priority contract customers.
• To also be involved in the development of stock collections across several in-house brands.
• Working to customer briefs to present design work that satisfies style and colour direction for both UK and global contract customers.
• Creating technical packs for initial sample development and fine tuning with colourway options for production.
• Creating profiles for ordered styles on PLMS database for orders to be raised by merchandise department.
• Liaising with China and Bangladesh offices, senior management, sales, garment technologists and merchandisers.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year experience in a similar men’s knitwear role.
• Strong creative design skills with a good understanding of garment construction.
• Excellent Illustrator CAD skills.
• Strong communication and experience of working with Global suppliers.
• Good knowledge of stitch techniques, knitting times, yarn counts and gauges.
• Commercially aware with a good eye to adapt high street trends and colour.
• Exceptionally well organised with good attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Shima Seiki experience would be great.

Senior Sales Account Manager

Essex

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Account Manager on behalf of our client. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a fantastic company.

This role is centred around building, maintaining and growing relationships with customers to maximise sales objectives in terms of value, volume, delivery, profitability while ensuring high levels of customer and supplier satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and sales skills, as well as a deep understanding of the products and services being offered. This includes accountability for driving sales growth that delivers optimal margins, while consistently upholding the highest standards of design, service, and quality.

The Sales Account Manager will actively contribute to the team's objectives, support commercial goals, and assist in driving the organisation's growth in accordance with the overall business strategy.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Acquire new business with potential future customers, further develop and retain business with existing customers.
• Organise and attend new and existing customer meetings throughout the UK to maximise sales opportunities.
• Develop customer account plans and strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets and gross margin targets.
• Identify opportunities for open to buys and expanding product or service offerings to existing customers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with factories and customers.
• Prepare sales forecasts through GS to track progress and performance.
• Raise customer orders on GS.
• Lead Handover meetings with Design & Production teams.
• Provide weekly updates to the Divisional Sales Director on account status, best and worst sellers, new sales, new business, cancellations and strategy to replace any lost sales.
• Attend weekly sales meetings led by the Divisional Sales Director and Group Sales & Design Director,
• Communicate seasonal key messages to the design team ahead of each season, including insights on best and worst sellers, high-volume lines, key licenses, and new opportunities.
• Share seasonal budget plans with design counterparts to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Provide the design team with timely updates on new licenses and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the business at licensing trade shows alongside customers to support relationship-building and market awareness.
• Collaborate on licensing decks, ensuring they are accurate and updated with relevant information ahead of license meetings.
• Manage sales forecasts for licensors in partnership with the License Lead, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, contracts, and sales growth/decline activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for sales related customer enquiries & requests.
• Understand customers' needs and business objectives to provide tailored solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide product recommendations and solutions based on customer’s needs.
• Ensure that customers and suppliers receive timely and accurate information about costings, orders and product updates.
• Liaise with Merchandisers to ensure effective administration of orders.

Leicestershire - Hybrid

Our client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. Specialising in knitwear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China.

The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed. As they continue strengthening their product development capabilities, we are looking for a talented Ladies Knitwear Designer to help drive new ideas, product innovation and commercial design across key customer accounts.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer with strong commercial awareness and a passion for product development.

This role will work closely with in-house sample unit, customers and overseas factories to develop knitwear collections from concept through to production.

You will be responsible for:

• Creating commercially relevant knitwear designs for major UK retailers
• Developing concepts, colour palettes and seasonal ranges
• Working closely with the in-house sampling team to develop prototypes
• Collaborating with factories, mills and yarn suppliers
• Managing critical paths and sample development timelines
• Presenting designs and collections confidently to customers
• Supporting bulk approvals and product development through to production

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years professional knitwear design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design development
• Experience working directly with factories, mills and yarn suppliers
• Strong command of colour, layout and composition
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Experience managing critical paths and sample rounds
• Ability to balance customer needs with commercial business goals
• Confident presenting ideas and explaining design rationale
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and high productivity

Why Join

• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of knitwear development
• Work closely with an in-house sampling unit for rapid development
• Exposure to major UK retailers and international supply partners
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing team
• Collaborative and experienced in-house environment

Manchester

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative, confident and highly motivated Junior Content Creator & Brand Executive to support the growth of four consumer brands. This is a content-first role focused on organic brand growth, social media content creation and community building across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, filming, editing and publishing engaging content, while helping shape how the brands look, sound and show up online. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, regularly creates content themselves, understands brand culture and wants to build a long-term career in content, brand and marketing. Designed for someone early in their career looking to grow into a senior content, brand or marketing role.

Key Requirement

This is a content-first role. Applicants must be confident filming and editing short-form video content and should be able to provide examples of content they have personally created for TikTok, Instagram Reels, brands, freelance clients or personal channels.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Publishing

• Plan, film, edit and publish high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram and other relevant platforms
• Create engaging short-form video content as well as static content
• Manage posting schedules and ensure consistent brand presence
• Adapt content to suit each brand’s tone, audience and positioning
• Identify trends and create reactive content where relevant
• Confidently film content using mobile devices and basic content equipment

Brand Building & Creative Development

• Develop and pitch creative content concepts and campaign ideas
• Help define and maintain brand identity across organic channels
• Support campaign launches, product drops and key brand moments
• Understand how different content styles appeal to different audiences

Influencer & UGC Management

• Identify and outreach to influencers and creators aligned with the brands
• Manage creator relationships and UGC partnerships
• Source, brief and organise UGC content
• Track content performance and learnings

Community & Growth

• Support community engagement across social channels
• Help grow follower numbers and brand awareness organically
• Assist with collaborations and partnerships

About You

Required

• Confident filming and creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and other short-form platforms
• Experience editing content using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar
• Able to provide a portfolio or examples of content personally filmed and edited
• Strong understanding of social media trends and what drives engagement
• Comfortable on camera where required
• Passionate about brand, fashion, lifestyle and social media
• Organised, proactive and eager to develop a career in content and marketing

Desirable

• Experience creating content for consumer brands
• Experience working with influencers or UGC creators
• Basic photography skills

What is on Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with growing consumer brands
• Hands-on mentorship and career development
• A creative, fast-paced environment with progression opportunities
   

Altrincham

This role is responsible for managing the design process from concept to production, ensuring that collections are innovative, on-trend, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of garment construction, excellent multi-disciplinary design skills, and a proven track record of developing successful products. This role works cross-functionally with key departments, including sales, merchandising and garment technology, to drive commercial success as well as supporting and mentoring more junior members of the design team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Research and identify current and emerging trends, including styles, colours, yarns, and techniques.
• Lead the development of original designs, including sketches, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Create seasonal collections that align with the brand's aesthetic and target market.
• Select appropriate techniques for each design.
• Liaise confidently with overseas offices on sampling & sourcing to meet customer deadlines
• Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction
• Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities
• Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects
• Collaborate with senior members (Account managers, Head of Design and Garment Tech) to align creative direction
• React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through
• Regularly attend customer meetings to present design concepts & samples & communicate with buying teams to ensure we are fulfilling their objectives

Your talent:

• 5+ Years experience, preferably working on the supplier side, however not essential
• Previous multi-disciplinary design experience
• Adobe Illustrator proficient
• Strong construction knowledge with practical understanding of cost drivers and a commercial eye when selecting fabrics 
• Comfortable leading conversations & presenting trends to customers
• Portfolio examples of tech packs / artworks
• Experience liaising with overseas offices to manage sample development.
• Willing to travel UK & overseas

Altrincham

This role is responsible for managing the design process from concept to production, ensuring that collections are innovative, on-trend, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of garment construction, excellent multi-disciplinary design skills, and a proven track record of developing successful products. This role works cross-functionally with key departments, including sales, merchandising and garment technology, to drive commercial success as well as supporting and mentoring more junior members of the design team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Research and identify current and emerging trends, including styles, colours, yarns, and techniques.
• Lead the development of original designs, including sketches, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Create seasonal collections that align with the brand's aesthetic and target market.
• Select appropriate techniques for each design.
• Liaise confidently with overseas offices on sampling & sourcing to meet customer deadlines
• Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction
• Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities
• Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects
• Collaborate with senior members (Account managers, Head of Design and Garment Tech) to align creative direction
• React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through
• Regularly attend customer meetings to present design concepts & samples & communicate with buying teams to ensure we are fulfilling their objectives

Your talent:

• 5+ Years experience, preferably working on the supplier side, however not essential
• Previous multi-disciplinary design experience
• Adobe Illustrator proficient
• Strong construction knowledge with practical understanding of cost drivers and a commercial eye when selecting fabrics 
• Comfortable leading conversations & presenting trends to customers
• Portfolio examples of tech packs / artworks
• Experience liaising with overseas offices to manage sample development.
• Willing to travel UK & overseas

Manchester

Our client, a dynamic company, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising and Account Management to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business.
• To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery.
• Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business.
• Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers.
• Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development lead times.
• Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team.
• Place POs and manage Order Summary.
• Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis.
• Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis.
• Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc.
• Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct.
• Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Merchandiser/Account Manager within the apparel sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

Manchester

Our client, a dynamic company, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising and Account Management to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business.
• Working with a team of designers and Garment Technologists,
• Nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery.
• Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business.
• Work with design and tech teams to create concept to be presented to customers.
• Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling the critical path for seasonal development.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development leadtimes.
• Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team.
• Place POs and manage Order Summary.
• Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis.
• Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis.
• Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc.
• Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct.
• Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Merchandiser/Account Manager within the apparel sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

Birmingham

We are recruiting a ladies multi-product Senior Merchandiser for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. Candidates must have a broad knowledge of multi-product within Ladieswear This role would suit candidates who are a good team player with a proactive approach

This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth.


Responsibilities

• Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics.
• Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets.
• Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies.
• Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports.
• Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised.
• Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed.
• Line management of Merchandiser
• Review and present weekly retail trade performance into the business.


Experience and Skills:
• Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices.
• Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.

North West of England

This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer working on mens and ladieswear with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer hybrid working for the right candidate.

You will be:

• Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given.
• Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met.
• Work closely with technologists and merchandisers, to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production.
• A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product.
• Researching trends, and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead.
• Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business.
• Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations.
• Creating exclusive designs, with awareness of cost and factory restrictions.
• Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs.
• Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line.
• Manage day to day work load, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs.
• Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments.
• Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas.

North West of England

Hybrid working available

This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. An opportunity has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer working on mens and ladieswear with character licencing experience.

You will be:

• Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given.
• Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met.
• Work closely with technologists and merchandisers, to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production.
• A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product.
• Researching trends and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead.
• Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business.
• Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations.
• Creating exclusive designs, with awareness of cost and factory restrictions.
• Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs.
• Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line.
• Manage day to day workload, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs.
• Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments.
• Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas.

Birmingham

Rewarding, visionary and fast paced – our clients’ Buying Department are looking for a Junior Buyer to join their passionate creative team in Birmingham.

You will make effective and commercially focused buying decisions to buy product across ladieswear under the management and supervision of your Senior Buyer. As a Junior Buyer you should be highly motivated, with technical flair, excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. Ideally with 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

Completes all processes with reference to daily/weekly sales, as well as longer term plans.

Reporting and effectively communicate all key information in trading meeting to Buyer and Directors.

Generate ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs.

Provides SWOT analysis on designated categories.

Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly.

Responds to competitor analysis.

Support your Senior Buyer to develop new strategies for the business and department.

Complete buying trips as and when needed.

In return you can expect an excellent salary, a high level of training and development and a great working environment.

Birmingham

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Ladieswear Buyer for a growing Ladies Retailer / Ecommerce business.

Their ethos is that life should be about living for the moment, getting out there and enjoying yourself - and the clothes reflect this

Purpose of the role:

You will help to lead the Ladieswear buying team in developing remarkable product across multiple categories and to identify new opportunities for sales growth.

To source and negotiate prices to achieve overall targets and quality expectations

To embed new process and be part of this successful business as it grows

Main Activities:

Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with our brand strategy.

Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and agreed minimum quantities to ensure delivery.

To ensure all administration of areas is up to date and accurate.

To lead and develop a team.

Analysis of market and competitor trends

Presenting proposals for future range development

Lead on supplier meetings – communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings.

If you are experienced in Ladieswear and looking for a new challenge, please forward your CV

Tiruppur, India

We are looking for an experienced Designer to join a fantastic and well established clothing supplier. This position reports into the Design Manager and works in partnership with the Design Director, Sales Director, Design teams, merchandising teams, sales teams and production teams across our offices.

Core to the role is the ability to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs for clothing and accessories, impeccable attention to detail and to achieve and maintain the highest level of design, service and quality for our customers and suppliers ensuring the group standards are always met. This role demands creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences. You will contribute and support the business to achieve agreed objectives, commercial success, and organisational growth in line with the group’s business strategy.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities:

Design/Product:

• Develop creative and original designs working to a customer critical path per phase, considering market trends, target audience, and brand identity.
• Develop fabrics and print techniques to produce innovative and unique designs.
• Generate and maintain a high standard of design within the customer brief and customer profile.
• Create concept boards and ranges for each phase
• Have a strong understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with the production team and factories to ensure the feasibility, quality of designs and cost effectiveness during the production process.
• Work closely with suppliers to understand and source appropriate material and trims, considering capabilities and limitations.
• Consider sustainability and ethical practices when selecting materials.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and designs are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with factories and production teams to refine designs and resolve technical issues.
• Stay informed about industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Develop a high standard of design to showcase newness for each season, fabric, shape, graphics and trend.

Administration:

• Coordinate with the Design Manager and Account Manager to ensure price needs are met at the design stage.
• Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved.  

Communication:

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across the group
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing product presentations and promotional materials.

Manchester

We’re looking for a really creative and passionate streetwear and all-round designer to take the helm on several inhouse projects / collaboration brands that our client is bringing to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company.

The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Office based role in a Manchester city centre office.

The Role:

• To take the lead on creatives for several brands / brand partnerships
• Work between Director and the brand partners
• Create direction for upcoming seasonal drops
• Design multi product collections
• Work with tech team to allocate size specs / create fits as needed
• Brief collections out to suppliers and follow up sample development with Account Manager
• Review samples on receipt and issue comments to suppliers
• Attend trade shows / research trips
• Visit suppliers as needed and within comfort level of applicant
• Visit customers as needed to hold development meetings and sample reviews

About you:

• Must be passionate and driven to succeed, with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work as part of a team and share ideas / present to the wider team and customers.
• Previous experience is essential along with knowledge of and experience liaising with various customers and factories.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Good commercial perspective & creativity skills.
• Strong organizational & time management skills.
• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Keen fashion interest

If this sounds like it could be you, we would love to hear from you!

Birmingham

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pattern Cutter for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. My client has a strong identity as a design led and fashion forward retailer. Their business is fast paced, exciting and aspirational, with passion and enthusiasm reflected in the brand.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join an established business.

The right candidate will be joining an enthusiastic team and must be highly skilled on the technical aspect as well as having great creative flair.

You will have:

• Minimum of 5 years pattern cutting experience
• Confident working 3-dimensionally on the stand as well as developing patterns digitally
• Additional advantage would be some GERBER experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of garment construction
• Excellent understanding of sizing and fitting
• Excellent attention to detail
• Multi-product experience with an emphasis on dresses and occasionalwear
• Excellent communication skills
• Great logical and proactive approach to problem solving
• Luxury / Premium fashion experience
• Additional High Street experience is preferred but not essential

Birmingham

Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area and are looking for a talented retail merchandiser to join and support the merchandising team. The company designs and develops Ladieswear for a broad range of customers, seeking the correct look and fit of all ages to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well.

Job Description:
• To prepare reporting and present in weekly and monthly trading meetings.
• Drive the trade model
• Reviews daily and weekly sales performance actions where required.
• Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk.
• Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin.
• Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise.
• As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement.
• Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy. Processes and department development
• Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data.
• Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams.
• Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

Cheshire/Remote

We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed Graphic Designer for our client based in Cheshire. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about creating imaginative, playful and age appropriate design’s for children’s nightwear, daywear and swimwear including cross category collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the licensing team to incorporate well known licensed characters and properties that resonate with kids and their parents.

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high profile brands within a creative, dynamic and supportive work environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create compelling, age appropriate graphic designs for a variety of products
• targeted at children (apparel, nightwear, swimwear)
• Work with licensed character’s, brands an intellectual properties to ensure designs meet licensing guidelines and standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest design trends, kids pop culture and preferences to ensure that designs stay relevant.
• Create seasonal trend packs as well as flash trends throughout the seasons using digital platforms as well as regular comp shopping.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design and Sales teams to ensure designs align with product strategies.
• Revise designs based on feedback from clients and internal teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

About you:

• Experience in designing Apparel, multi product for kids.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and licensing processes.
• Experience with print production, manufacturing limitations and digital design
• Familiarity with copyright laws related to children’s content.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/ Surface Pattern, Illustration , or a related filed (or equivalent work experience)
• Proven experience with a portfolio showcasing design work for children’s products or licensing.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience  working with licensed content and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Understanding of trend’s in children’s entertainment and design.
• Ability to create fun, engaging and creative visuals that appeal to younger audiences.

Manchester

Encore Recruitment is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative Childrenswear Designer to join a reputable company in the heart of Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a self-motivated proactive individual with knowledge in sleepwear product and graphic design to work alongside a senior sleepwear designer. You will work collaboratively with our UK retail buyers and China merchandising team to deliver a seamless product development process to key customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trend and regular design /retail research.
• Designing innovative, functional, attractive, and commercial products.
• Fully engaged in the complete design process, from designing concepts, including working on briefs.
• Hold a knowledge of fabric, construction applicable to knit, woven fabrications.
• Make sure collections meet partner brand guidelines in line with internal critical paths.
• Working closely with China development team to make sure product specifications are adhered to and products are delivered within costs.
• Attending regular meetings regarding designs, and a strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends.
• Design seasonal capsule collections along with key shapes, colour palettes and fabric direction, with a strong commercial handwriting.
• Researching customer demographic and being proactive to try and gain new and additional business.
• Occasional overseas research and factory visits.
• Help identify key opportunities and the latest trends on product.
• Supporting customers deadlines and requests when needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3-5 years' experience as a Designer in sleepwear/ fashion retail business.
• Strong Adobe (particularly Illustrator) and CAD skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with colleagues and buyers at all levels.
• Have a strong eye for trends, colour and good attention to detail.
• A relevant Fashion/Textile Design degree.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Self-motivation & enthusiasm, able to work towards tight deadlines.
• A strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong on computer programs including Adobe and Illustrator.
• Willingness to travel abroad.
• Good communication skills and a confident presenter.
• A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, who can inspire others.
• Creative and enthusiastic.

Why join our client?

By becoming a part of this dynamic team, you will have the chance to:

• Play a key role in bringing innovative designs to life.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters creativity.
• Engage with a broad audience and make a positive impact in the childrenswear market.

Application process:

If you are a passionate Childrenswear Designer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply and showcase your unique skills and creativity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Manchester

We are looking for a Mens Knitwear Designer. This role requires a creative individual with strong technical knowledge of knitwear, along with the ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic direction for orders without handling every operational detail.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop knitwear collections based on seasonal trends and client requirements
Create mood boards, colour palettes, and technical sketches
Select appropriate yarns, stitches, and techniques to achieve the desired aesthetics and functionality
Oversee sampling and collaborate with factories to ensure production feasibility
Research market trends and innovations to enhance product offerings
Provide strategic direction on orders and ensure smooth coordination between design, production, and merchandising teams


Requirements:
Experience: 3+ years knitwear design
Strong knowledge of yarns, knitting techniques, pattern making and garment construction

Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design tools
Understanding of knitwear trends and manufacturing processes

Birmingham

Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is an amazing ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function, they are actively recruiting for an Assistant Retail Merchandiser.

Tasks, duties & responsibilities:

• To prepare reporting and present in Weekly and Monthly Trading Meetings.

• Drives the trade model to their area.

• Reviews Daily and Weekly Sales performance actions where required.

• Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk.

• Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin.

• Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise.

 • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement.

• Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy, processes and department development.

• Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data.

• Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams.

• Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

Birmingham 

My client offers timeless clothing that appeals to women of all ages. They pride themselves on quality and style, ensuring their customers find the perfect outfit for any occasion. They are seeking a Garment Technologist to join the team, you will play a crucial part in upholding the commitment to quality and innovation in ladies' fashion.

Key Responsibilities:
•  Take full responsibility for fit, technical standards, and quality expectations for assigned product categories, from first fit through to production.
•  Lead and participate in weekly fit sessions alongside the Buying team, offering technical advice and recommending fit improvements.
•  Measure, evaluate, and prepare fit samples; finalise specifications including grading using electronic tools.
• Clearly instruct suppliers on garment fit, construction, and quality expectations. Ensure all specs and quality standards are understood and maintained.
•  Maintain a consistent fit aligned with the customer expectations. Conduct detailed quality assessments and identify areas for improvement.
•  Raise and manage all specification sheets and ensure they align with critical path timelines.
•  Review and interpret test reports, conduct risk assessments, and approve wash care instructions.
• Work closely with the Buying team to seal styles on time. Monitor and chase all stages of the critical path to prevent delays.
• Assist with stock buy processing, manage sample storage areas, and support warehouse operations as needed.
• Oversee and maintain sample storage areas including reference sections, production samples, photoshoot samples, shipment samples, and stock buys—ensuring timely stock rotation.

Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patterns, and grading.
• High attention to detail with a strong eye for fit and quality.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within critical deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic workbooks and technical specification documentation.

Manchester

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client.

You will be:

• Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval.
• Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support.
• Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines.
• Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted.
• Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team.
• Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager.

About you:

• QC experience of garments & fabric
• Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products
• A clothing technology related qualification
• Must be willing to travel as and when required

Manchester

Role Overview

We are looking for a confident, well established and driven paid marketing manager to manage marketing channels on various inhouse and partner brands.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage paid marketing channels for the business.
• Meta, Google, Klaviyo
• Working with marketing executive to align marketing concept / direction for each brand / season.
• Liaise with internal and external team members to ensure correct volume and style of content.
• Set budgets with directors for each brand / season
• Create marketing strategy for each collection
• Manage creation of ads / e-mails / posts with marketing executive
• Hold seasonal monthly and weekly meetings with directors and marketing team to plan and report on paid marketing channels.
• Monitor and report on performance on weekly basis to directors.
• Actively manage the paid ads in a hands on manner.

This role requires a hands on team member who has a history of success in a similar field / position / market.

Manchester 

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Designer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious designer to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development.

The Role:

• Working alongside account manager.
• Liaising with customers to take seasonal briefs and handle 3rd party brand development projects.
• Hold meetings with customers alongside account manager.
• Review brand requirements for upcoming season.
• Requesting, reviewing and checking customer tech packs.
• Creating tech packs where needed.
• Producing range planners.
• Preparing development packs for suppliers.
• Taking design brief from 3rd party customers.
• Producing cads and tech packs according to customer requirements.
• Briefing suppliers and providing required information for sample development, bulk production packs.
• Follow sample process and liaise with suppliers.
• Review samples on arrival with garment tech team and account manager, presenting samples and comments to customers / supplier.
• Working alongside account manager to keep critical path flowing.

Inhouse License Brand:

• Taking the lead on design and development on multi product brand.
• Create seasonal direction.
• Liaise with director and account manager to create collection structure / option count.
• Lead the design and development process from concept to final tech packs.
• Liaise with tech team on specs.
• Liaise with Account Manager to create range plan, brief collection and liaise with supply base.
• Carry out approvals / comments with team, taking the lead.
• Creating sales books / look books.
• Involvement in direction of seasonal campaign shoots and social media alongside marketing team.

About you:

• Previous experience is essential 4 years minimum in a similar role.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Good commercial perspective & creativity skills.
• Strong organizational & time management skills.
• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Keen fashion interest.

Manchester

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development. Working alongside Account Manager and Garment Tech team in City Centre Manchester.

Responsibilities:

• Attend customer meetings to take brief alongside account manager.
• Liaise with customers to gather all required info for each collection.
• Hold development meeting with Account Manager and Garment Tech to create factory brief.
• Create Range Plan.
• Ensure all tech packs are correct / liaise with customer to gather information.
• Amend tech packs / add details / check details and update packs as required using Illustrator.
• Liaise with garment tech to create / manage / ensure all size charts are correct.
• Work with suppliers, trim suppliers, mills to develop samples etc.
• Liaise with suppliers to keep CP on track alongside Account Manager.
• Review samples on arrival as the lead, working alongside Garment Tech, to present samples in sample review to Account Manager / Director.
• Create workbooks / carry out comments at each stage and feed back to suppliers.
• Liaise with customer on fabric, component and sample review and approvals.
• Manage production process with supplier alongside account manager and garment tech.

Experience required:

2-5 years minimum in similar role.

Birmingham

We are looking to recruit an experienced Ladieswear Buyer for a growing Ladies Retailer / Ecommerce business. Their ethos is that life should be about living for the moment, getting out there and enjoying yourself - and the clothes reflect this.

Purpose of the role:

• You will help to lead the Ladieswear buying team in developing remarkable product across multiple categories and to identify new opportunities for sales growth.
• To source and negotiate prices to achieve overall targets and quality expectations.
• To embed new process and be part of this successful business as it grows.

Main Activities:

• Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with our brand strategy.
• Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and agreed minimum quantities to ensure delivery.
• To ensure all administration of areas is up to date and accurate.
• To lead and develop a team.
• Analysis of market and competitor trends
• Presenting proposals for future range development
• Lead on supplier meetings – communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings.

If you are experienced in Ladieswear and looking for a new challenge, please forward your CV.

Birmingham

Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is a ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function.

Tasks, duties & responsibilities:

• To prepare reporting and present in Weekly and Monthly Trading Meetings.

• Drives the trade model to their area.

• Reviews Daily and Weekly Sales performance actions where required.

• Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk.

• Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin.

• Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise.

 • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement.

• Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy. Processes and department development

• Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data.

• Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams.

• Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

If you have the relevant skills and experience we would love to hear from you.

Altrincham

Hybrid

We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed Graphic Designer. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about creating imaginative, playful and age-appropriate designs for children’s nightwear, daywear and swimwear including cross category collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the licensing team to incorporate well known licensed characters and properties that resonate with kids and their parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling, age- appropriate graphic designs for a variety of products targeted at children (apparel, nightwear, swimwear).
• Work with licensed character’s, brands an intellectual property to ensure designs meet licensing guidelines and standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest design trends, kids pop culture and preferences to ensure that designs stay relevant.
• Create seasonal trend packs as well as flash trends throughout the seasons using digital platforms as well as regular comp shopping.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Design and Sales teams to ensure designs align with product strategies.
• Revise designs based on feedback from clients and internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in designing Apparel, multi product for kids.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and licensing processes.
• Experience with print production, manufacturing limitations and digital design
• Familiarity with copyright laws related to children’s content.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on exciting, high profile brands.
• Creative, dynamic, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive Salary.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/ Surface Pattern, Illustration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience with a portfolio showcasing design work for children’s products or licensing.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience working with licensed content and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Understanding of trends in children’s entertainment and design.
• Ability to create fun, engaging and creative visuals that appeal to younger audiences.

Leicester

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Product Developer to join a team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Ladieswear product development experience, a passion for innovation, and an exceptional eye for detail.

As a Senior Product Developer, you will play a key role in transforming creative concepts into commercially successful products. Working closely with the Design team, you will manage the end-to-end product development process, ensuring collections are delivered on time, within quality standards, and aligned with the brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Follow the product development process from their first sketch through to SMS and final handover to the technical team, ensuring design intent is realised.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, communicating clearly and negotiating where necessary to meet price points, without compromising on quality or design integrity.
• Monitor and prioritise workload to the Design Calendar and Critical Path. Ensure sampling for design meetings, key market presentations, and SMS meet quality expectations and delivered on time.
• Create detailed technical drawings, BOMs, and development packs, ensuring all technical specs and costings meet targets.
• Complete and set colour standard paperwork for all products. Create detailed bills of materials (BOM) and relevant costing information for factories.
• Collaborate with design to ensure design samples are made and ready for all design reviews and range sign off meetings. Organising lab dips where needed and arranging dye bags with the colour technician
• Partner with the technical throughout the fit process to ensure original design vision is upheld while considering brand standards for fit, performance, and integrity. Highlight any necessary changes to the wider team.
• Deal with Design, garment & fabric technicians to risk-assess each style, ensuring suitability for production. Proactively identify and manage potential issues and help resolve any challenges that arise during the production process.
• Maintain regular communication with internal departments to ensure alignment to internal critical path and business needs are met efficiently.

Our client is a growing sports lifestyle design and sourcing business, seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Garment Technologist. This role is responsible for ensuring all products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, performance, and compliance across multi product collections.

Working closely with design, product development, suppliers, and factories, the successful candidate will play a key role in bringing commercially successful and technically sound garments to market across menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and fanwear collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fit sessions and provide clear technical feedback to suppliers and factories.
• Create and maintain detailed technical specifications, size charts, grading, and construction packs.
• Ensure all products meet brand standards, quality expectations, and customer requirements.
• Review fabrics, trims, prints, embellishments, and wash treatments for performance and durability.
• Identify and resolve garment construction, fitting, and quality issues throughout development.
• Ensure all garments comply with UK/EU product safety and compliance regulations.
• Liaise regularly with overseas suppliers and manufacturers regarding technical requirements and production standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across product quality, fit consistency, and production efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Garment Technologist within fashion, sportswear, or licensed apparel.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, grading, and fit.
• Experience working with casualwear, sportswear, or football merchandise is highly desirable.
• Understanding of production processes and factory workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with licensed football club products or fan merchandise.
• Knowledge of print and embellishment techniques including embroidery, screen print, heat transfer, and applique.
• Experience with compliance testing and industry regulations.
• Fashion or Clothing Technology qualification preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and solutions-focused
• Adaptable and comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Commercially aware with a cost-conscious mindset
• Passion for sports, fashion, or lifestyle brands is a plus

For You

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling sports merchandise business
• Varied role with direct responsibility and impact
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Friendly modern offices

Birmingham

We are looking for a HR Generalist with Payroll knowledge, to join our clients' HR team at their Head Office. A rapidly expanding company, the successful candidate will play an intricate part in an evolving team to fully support the HR function throughout the business.

Your responsibilities will include:  

Duties

Employee Relations

• Chairing and advising on ER cases from start to finish – Disciplinary, Grievances, Flexible Working Applications and many more.
• Confident in decision making
• Involvement in issuing outcomes up to and including dismissals
• Complete invite and outcome letters
• Leading meetings such as investigations, welfares and completing Return to Works
• Note-taking in meeting if Manger is chairing meetings.
• Updating/Creating Policies and Procedures
• Involvement in Redundancies

General

• Support and managing the Probation process from liaising with Managers, updating records and sending outcome letters
• To maintain all HR systems ensuring data and records are accurate and up to date
• Reporting data and creating excel spreadsheets
• Developing job descriptions and person specifications
• Support in preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting and sifting CV's, interviewing and selecting candidates
• Support with producing and issuing offer letters and employee contracts
• Liaising with Hiring Managers for vacancies in Head Office and in Stores
• Introducing new employees to the company and walk them through the induction
• To ensure all new starter paperwork is completed and relevant information provided to Payroll
• To provide line manager with new starter documents to ensure a smooth on boarding process for the new employee
• Responsible for the organization of Agency staff by liaising with the Agency Company and Warehouse Management
• To support in administering starter/leaver processes 
• Organisation of HR documents in preparation for meetings (invite letters and outcome letters)
• Liaise with Payroll regarding relevant employee information, for example employee absence
• Respond to reference requests
• Ensure electronic and paper-based personnel files are maintained and filing/archiving is completed in a timely manner
• Updating of policy and the company handbook
• Delivering and coaching of people policies

Payroll – As and when required

• Assist Payroll Manager with the full end to end payroll process, including but not limited to;
• Creation of new starters to the business, processing P45’s and new starter checklists
• Calculation of Statutory Payments
• Capturing and recording data from the employee time and attendance system
• Pulling and exporting reports
• Process timesheets in an accurate and timely manner
• Preparing and completing necessary administrative tasks to ensure an accurate payroll
• Understanding of RTI
• Administration of the Company Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• Answering pay related queries

About you:

• Proven track record in a HR Generalist role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel – VLOOKUP and formulas essential
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident in managing ER cases from start to finish
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• You must hold a full driving license and be able to travel across the country to support with any ER or recruitment requirements when required. 
• Be able to take accountability and influence matters
• Show dedication and a pro-active, can do attitude and can think outside of the box
• Up to date knowledge of legislation
• Confident and able to work under pressure