Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Swimwear/Sportswear

Job Ref: TGN5416

The Company
We’re looking for a dynamic Designer / Senior Designer to lead trend direction, product creation and multi-category design across leading brands across leisure and swimwear.

This role covers Swim, Beach, Garments, Leisure and Outerwear, with a hands-on focus on setting seasonal direction, elevating product quality and working closely with suppliers and customers.

 

Hybrid working

Full-Time & Part-Time considered.

 

The role:

Design Across Categories

• Design strong commercial ranges that align with brand handwriting
• Produce detailed technical specifications (tech packs)

 

Trend & Creative Direction

• Set seasonal master trends and present to the wider business.
• Conduct comp shops and lead global trend research.

 

Sourcing & Development

• Create sourcing packs and source fabrics/trims in the Far East
• Attend fit sessions, overseeing product development from concept to final sample.

 

Team Leadership

• Manage & develop the Assistant Designer
• Deliver training, performance reviews, and career planning.

 

Requirements:

• A dynamic portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
• Strong ladieswear multi-category design background with 4+ years’ experience
• Expertise in design software Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, is essential.
• Swimwear experience is helpful but not essential.
• Clear understanding of garment construction, fabric and trims
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness of brand price points, ensuring designs are viable.
• Ability to own creative direction whilst working independently.
• Confident presenting trends to the wider team and key customers
• Highly organised and able to balance creative and technical demands.
• A collaborative mentor who can guide junior team members
• Comfortable travelling to the Far East

 

Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working (at least 3 days in office)
• 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Christmas shutdown
• 40% staff discount & sample sales
• Modern offices with free parking
• Regular reviews plus learning & development programme
• Social events & wellbeing support