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Designer - Womenswear

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Salary: £28000 - £32000 per annum
REF: 5299_1746541108
Contact Email: sophie@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable and fast-growing fashion supplier based in buzzy Manchester. Known for their dynamic team and collaborative environment, they are now looking for a talented Designer to join their expanding womenswear non-clothing division. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of product categories including loungewear, nightwear, accessories, sportswear, and swimwear, designing for leading UK high-street retailers.


You'll be working closely with the Senior Designer and the wider design team, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of the design process. This role is perfect for someone with a keen commercial eye and strong awareness of trends, who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting trend forecasting and high-street research to inform product development
  • Design across a range of womenswear non-clothing products
  • Communicate directly with overseas factories to develop and source products
  • Build strong relationships with high-street buyers and support the presentation of design ranges
  • Create detailed CADs and tech packs that translate design concepts into production-ready pieces
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising and production teams to ensure smooth workflow



Person specification:

  • Previous experience in fashion design, ideally across multi-product categories such as nightwear, loungewear, accessories, swimwear or sportswear
  • Strong understanding of the high-street fashion market and current trends
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Confident communicator with a proactive and positive attitude
  • Creative thinker with strong CAD skills and a commercial design mindset
  • Enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn