Designer (apparel)

3 days ago

Crewe, United Kingdom TRC Yorkshire Full time

Job Description: Designer

Company: TRC Group (on behalf of our client, a leading apparel supplier and distributor)
Location: Crewe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (typically early finish on Fridays at 2:30 pm, can change)

Join a vibrant, family-run business where trust, honesty, and collaboration are at the core of their values. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Creative Designer to bring their passion and expertise to a fast-paced product design team.

The Role:
You will be joining a small team as a sock, underwear and packaging designer reporting to the Managing Director.

* Product Design: Design both men’s and women’s products for a diverse portfolio of brands and customers.

* Packaging Innovation: Develop exciting new packaging and gifting concepts to enhance product appeal.

* Market Research: Conduct ongoing market and trend research and analyse sales data to stay ahead of industry trends.

* Product Development: Work closely with international suppliers to sample and develop products.

* Sample Management: Approve and maintain samples and lab dips, ensuring alignment with design specifications.

* Quality Control: Inspect pre-production and salesman samples to confirm packaging and design elements are correct.

* Time Management: Manage timelines effectively to meet production schedules and deadlines.

* Team Collaboration: Work closely within a shared design role, fostering strong communication and teamwork to achieve collective goals and ensure seamless project execution.

* CAD Creation: Create and maintain clear and precise CADs for all designs.

* Cross-functional communication: Collaborate with vendors and internal teams, including buying, marketing, merchandising, operations, and sales, to ensure alignment.

* Customer Engagement: Meet with customers to present upcoming ranges and gather valuable sales feedback.

* POS Design: Design and produce point-of-sale materials for stores and concessions, such as lightbox posters, FSDUs, CDUs, posters, and tent cards.

* Travel: Occasionally travel to visit manufacturing partners.

* Flexibility: Be available for occasional weekend work during peak periods, though this is extremely infrequent.

About you:

* Previous design experience in apparel or hosiery (preferred).

* Proficiency in Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

* Strong understanding of construction, fit, trims, and fabrics.

* Knowledge of the product lifecycle and supply chain.

* Experience with overseas manufacturing is advantageous.

Benefits:

* 21 days holiday + bank holidays.

* Christmas shutdown.

* Free onsite parking.

* Friendly and supportive work environment

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