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Licensed Graphic Designer Cheshire/Remote We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed Graphic Designer for our client based in Cheshire. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about creating imaginative, playful and age appropriate design’s for children’s nightwear, daywear and swimwear including cross category collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the licensing team to incorporate well known licensed characters and properties that resonate with kids and their parents. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high profile brands within a creative, dynamic and supportive work environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. Key Responsibilities: Create compelling, age appropriate graphic designs for a variety of products targeted at children (apparel, nightwear, swimwear) Work with licensed character’s, brands an intellectual properties to ensure designs meet licensing guidelines and standards. Keep up to date with the latest design trends, kids pop culture and preferences to ensure that designs stay relevant. Create seasonal trend packs as well as flash trends throughout the seasons using digital platforms as well as regular comp shopping. Collaborate with Marketing, Design and Sales teams to ensure designs align with product strategies. Revise designs based on feedback from clients and internal teams Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. About you: Experience in designing Apparel, multi product for kids. Knowledge of intellectual property and licensing processes. Experience with print production, manufacturing limitations and digital design Familiarity with copyright laws related to children’s content. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/ Surface Pattern, Illustration , or a related filed (or equivalent work experience) Proven experience with a portfolio showcasing design work for children’s products or licensing. Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) Experience working with licensed content and adhering to brand guidelines. Understanding of trend’s in children’s entertainment and design. Ability to create fun, engaging and creative visuals that appeal to younger audiences.

Import Merchandiser Cheshire Our client is the UK's leading supplier of children's, ladies, and men's licensed character and non-licensed nightwear, daywear, and swimwear. Their extensive retail supply chain includes top high street stores, supermarkets and online retailers. They collaborate with overseas factories located in Turkey, China, India, and Bangladesh. We are seeking an experienced Import Merchandiser to join their dynamic head office team based in Altrincham, Cheshire. This role is integral in overseeing the flow of merchandising orders from initial artwork to bulk production and final approval. Key Responsibilities: Manage the merchandising process from artwork stage to bulk production. Collaborate with Design & Sales Teams during the initial stages of Cad designs. Focus on buying samples and work closely with retail buyers for submissions and approvals. Send design artwork packs to overseas factories. Contact factories and verify all styling and product details. Ensure accuracy of retail purchase orders before processing. Receive pre-production samples and manage submissions with buyers and licensors. Check print positions and templates for compliance. Maintain internal and retail critical paths, ensuring timely order delivery. Address any shipment delays professionally with both factories and customers. Utilize internal product development systems, production schedules, and licensor approval platforms. About You: Experience in a Merchandiser role, preferably in Baby/Kidswear. A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team. Confident verbal and written communication skills. Well-organized, flexible, with strong analytical and administrative abilities. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Full driving license is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, and Excel.

Childrenswear Designer Manchester Encore Recruitment is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative Childrenswear Designer to join a reputable company in the heart of Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a self-motivated proactive individual with knowledge in sleepwear product and graphic design to work alongside a senior sleepwear designer. You will work collaboratively with our UK retail buyers and China merchandising team to deliver a seamless product development process to key customers. Key Responsibilities: Trend and regular design /retail research. Designing innovative, functional, attractive, and commercial products. Fully engaged in the complete design process, from designing concepts, including working on briefs. Hold a knowledge of fabric, construction applicable to knit, woven fabrications. Make sure collections meet partner brand guidelines in line with internal critical paths. Working closely with China development team to make sure product specifications are adhered to and products are delivered within costs. Attending regular meetings regarding designs, and a strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends. Design seasonal capsule collections along with key shapes, colour palettes and fabric direction, with a strong commercial handwriting. Researching customer demographic and being proactive to try and gain new and additional business. Occasional overseas research and factory visits. Help identify key opportunities and the latest trends on product. Supporting customers deadlines and requests when needed. The ideal candidate will have: At least 3-5 years' experience as a Designer in sleepwear/ fashion retail business. Strong Adobe (particularly Illustrator) and CAD skills. The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with colleagues and buyers at all levels. Have a strong eye for trends, colour and good attention to detail. A relevant Fashion/Textile Design degree. Strong communication and time management skills. Self-motivation & enthusiasm, able to work towards tight deadlines. A strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Strong on computer programs including Adobe and Illustrator. Willingness to travel abroad. Good communication skills and a confident presenter. A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, who can inspire others. Creative and enthusiastic. Why join our client? By becoming a part of this dynamic team, you will have the chance to: Play a key role in bringing innovative designs to life. Work within a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters creativity. Engage with a broad audience and make a positive impact in the childrenswear market. Application process: If you are a passionate Childrenswear Designer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply and showcase your unique skills and creativity. We look forward to receiving your application!

Import Merchandiser Greater Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Import Merchandiser to join a well-established childrenswear client. This role requires you to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the critical path. You will be: Raising & maintaining purchase orders on the SAP system. Creating and managing the critical path. Attending internal fit meetings, with QA for each individual style, to check all PP samples, and Production samples for all details including fit, fabric cols, qualities, prints and trims. Updating and creating workbooks, for each order. Managing the critical path efficiently, by gaining approval of lab dips, bulk fabrics, knit downs, prints and trims, samples & labelling. Resolving any problems that may arise on a daily basis with suppliers. Checking all label & barcode layouts. Updating and maintaining supplier manuals. Checking and approving all invoices, and packing lists prior to shipment, and ensuring suppliers have made bookings for Freight, and approving vessel schedules will be met, and updating our shipping dept. Chasing to ensure goods are handed over on time, and meet the correct scheduled vessel. You will have: Fashion Degree or similar. At least 4 years' experience in a similar role working for a supplier. Experience managing the critical path. Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel. Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.

Product Technologist - Home Textiles Manchester Our client is a home textiles company with over 100 years of service, the business has built strong relationships with many of the UK's leading home furnishing retailers, independents, mail order and e-commerce companies, working with them to create and deliver market leading designs that go on to become best-selling collections. With a passion for design, a focus on innovation and commitment to providing high quality products, they have set the standard in readymade curtains, bedding, cushions, accessories and kitchen textiles in the home furnishings market. The role: An exciting opportunity for a Product Technologist in the Home Furnishings industry, supplying UK High Street retail and e-commerce sectors. Your job is to ensure a product moves from its design and development stage into the hands of the retailer or end user. You will work closely with internal stake holders, overseas manufacturers and the customer to fully meet or exceed expectations for product compliance, quality, packaging, sustainability, on time delivery and end user performance. Key Responsibilities: • Work closely and collaboratively with teams across the business. • Evaluate new developments/products to ensure they are suitable for bulk manufacture and compliant with UK/EU statutory requirements, meet performance requirements and customer expectation. • Attend and contribute to pre-production & handover meetings via close liaison with Design, Development and Customer Account stake holders. • Issue detailed product and packaging specifications to overseas manufacturers. • Populate, maintain and manage relevant sections of a detailed critical path to ensure timely product launch. Communicate with overseas manufacturers to ensure key milestones are met. • Attend & contribute to weekly critical path meetings. • Take responsibility for assigned product categories. Provide regular updates with internal and external stake holders. • Review strike-offs, bulk fabric, packaging proofs and red/gold seal samples against standards to ensure compliance to internal and customer requirements. Communicate appropriate approvals and rejections back to the supplier. • Hold suppliers accountable and maintain KPIs. Encourage 'right first time' sample submission within agreed deadlines. • Ensure products are tested to relevant standards and perform product risk assessments where appropriate. • Review test reports to ensure products are compliant and meet specified standards. • Deal quickly and effectively with daily email communications to and from suppliers, customers and internal stake holders. • Evaluate pre-shipment inspection reports in partnership with our overseas teams. • Analyse product returns, faults and customer complaints to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. Skills and Experience: • Must have experience in a similar role, ideally within Home Textiles. • Technical knowledge of products, specifications and testing. • A good understanding of manufacturing methods and quality standards. • Ability to understand and follow a critical path and work to deadlines. • Organised, and capable of prioritising multiple tasks. • Exceptional attention to detail. • Experience using Adobe Illustrator desirable, but not essential. • A strong communicator with ability to present confidently via email, audio conferencing and face to face with internal stake holders, suppliers and customers. • Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment. • Competent using Microsoft Excel, Word and Office. Benefits Package: • Salary commensurate with experience • Pension plan with 3% employer contribution • Death in Service Life Assurance • Employee discounts on all products • Employee Assistance Program

Nightwear Designer Manchester Due to continued growth, we have a vacancy for an experienced and enthusiastic designer to create trend driven and core ranges across Mens, Ladies and Childrens Nightwear ranges. My client is a small friendly team based in central Manchester with close links to public transport. They are a global producer of homeware, sleepwear and textiles. Working collaboratively with UK retail buyers, overseas managers and senior designer in house. Duties include: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop (minimum 2-3 years’ experience). See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met. Work closely with technologists and merchandisers to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production. Researching trends and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead. Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations. Design to a brief and amend as buyer requests, display experience of liaising with buyers requests and demands. Creating exclusive designs with awareness of cost and factory restrictions. Prepare design packs including technical drawing and size specs. Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line. Manage day to day work load, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs. Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments.