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: £23,800-£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

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a copy of your CV today.