Garment Designer

**Garment Designer**

TRC Group are looking for a Creative Designer, on behalf of one of our long-standing clients, a leading supplier and distributor of apparel based in Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a vibrant family-run business, where trust and honesty are at the core of their values.

**Hours**:Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm - typically an early finish Friday, of 2:30pm

**Salary**: £21,000-£26,000 (DOE)

**The Role**:
You will be joining the fast-paced product design team, primarily designing hosiery, reporting into the Managing Director.

**You will be responsible for the following**:

- Act as a leader and point-person for men's and women's hosiery apparel.
- Contribute to seasonal concept as it applies to category and translation to product.
- Responsible for time management of categories and adherence to our production calendar.
- Continually doing market and trend research, fabric R&D, and product innovation.
- Creating and maintaining CADS, sketches, and coloration of all styles within the apparel category.
- Communicating with vendors + cross-functional team partners.
- Preparing, organizing, and presenting during design milestone meetings.
- Maintaining and approving lab dips, fabric + trim developments, and artwork.
- Maintaining a seasonal calendar and meet all milestones.
- Working cross-functionally with all departments including, buying, marketing, merchandising, operations, and creative to ensure overall alignment.
- Eventually managing a direct report.
- Occasional travel to visit our manufacturing partners.
- Some weekends during busy periods, however, this is very occasional.
- Organize all development samples for range review, noting any changes for bulk to suppliers.
- Create sock, underwear, and gift box packaging artwork across all brands.
- Inspect Pre-Production and salesman samples to ensure packaging and all design elements are correct.
- Design and produce POS for stores and concessions, including light box posters, FDSUS, CDUs, posters, and tent cards.

**About you**:

- You will be a creative, IT Savvy, and organised individual with a passion for design.
- Previous design experience in apparel/hosiery is preferred.
- Proficient in Adobe Suite.
- Strong understanding of construction, fit, trims, and fabrics.
- Able to understand product life cycle and supply chain.
- Experience with overseas manufacturing.

**Benefits**:

- 21 days holidays +bank holidays
- Christmas shutdowns
- Parking onsite
- Nice working environment
- Family-run business

**About TRCGroup**: