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Senior Designer- Menswear Manchester We’re looking for a really creative and passionate streetwear and all-round designer to take the helm on several inhouse projects / collaboration brands that our client is bringing to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company. The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Office based role in a Manchester city centre office. The Role: To take the lead on creatives for several brands / brand partnerships Work between Director and the brand partners Create direction for upcoming seasonal drops Design multi product collections Work with tech team to allocate size specs / create fits as needed Brief collections out to suppliers and follow up sample development with Account Manager Review samples on receipt and issue comments to suppliers Attend trade shows / research trips Visit suppliers as needed and within comfort level of applicant Visit customers as needed to hold development meetings and sample reviews About you: Must be passionate and driven to succeed, with a strong work ethic. Able to work as part of a team and share ideas / present to the wider team and customers. Previous experience is essential along with knowledge of and experience liaising with various customers and factories. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Good commercial perspective & creativity skills. Strong organizational & time management skills. Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities. Keen fashion interest If this sounds like it could be you, we would love to hear from you!

Senior Garment Technologist Greater Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Senior Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client. You will be: Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval. Working closely with the Account Manager. Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support. Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines. Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted. Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager. About you: QC experience of garments & fabric Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products A clothing technology related qualification Must be willing to travel as and when required

Garment Technologist Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client. You will be: Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval. Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support. Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines. Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted. Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager. About you: QC experience of garments & fabric Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products A clothing technology related qualification Must be willing to travel as and when required

Childrens Nightwear Designer Altrincham- Hybrid available This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of adult and children’s nightwear, supplying mainly character nightwear to major High Street retailers and Ecommerce companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Designer. You will be: 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. Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business. 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. Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas. Experience with Licensed clothing is essential A competitive salary and hybrid working is on offer to the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more

Ecommerce Manager Manchester Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Ecommerce Manager to join a well-established client based in Manchester. This is a senior role within the organisation who are going through a period of growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a small but well established thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards and make a name for yourself in the industry. The Role We are looking for a skilled E-Commerce Manager. In this role, you’ll take ownership of trading performance across the ecommerce platforms, using insight and analytics to inform strategy and shape decision-making. From managing homepage content to analysing customer journeys, you’ll work cross-functionally with teams in marketing, brand, creative, merchandising, tech, and insights to ensure digital presence not only performs but inspires. Role and Responsibilities Drive Ecommerce Performance & Insights: Monitor trading performance including traffic behaviour and conversion triggers; use web analytics tools and collaborate with the Insight Team to evaluate website and promotional performance. Feed insights into trade meetings, make data-led recommendations, and support strategic decision-making. Campaign, Content & Brand Alignment: Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Creative teams to plan and execute the trading and content calendar. Ensure all campaigns and ecommerce assets (homepage banners, campaign content, product descriptions) are on-brand, territory-appropriate, SEO-optimised, and delivered on time. Merchandising, Pricing & Product Management: Partner with the Merchandising Team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing and discount positioning. Oversee full product launch execution, from planning to publishing, and conduct site audits to ensure stock is accurately displayed online with correct imagery and information. Market & Competitor Analysis: Regularly produce competitor analysis across online and retail channels to inform strategy and maintain a strong market position. More about you Proven experience in a similar role ideally within the fashion industry Strong knowledge of all ecommerce platforms Skilled in user behaviour analysis, conversion optimisation, and campaign planning Strategic and analytic mind that balances with a creative and innovative approach Proven record of delivering conversion, sales and profit growth

Junior Merchandiser Leeds This is an exciting opportunity for someone already established within a Merchandising function who is keen to make their mark within a relatively new Planning function. The individual will take ownership for their work, using initiative to deliver. They will work consistently at a high standard and have a keen interest in shaping how our client moves forward. Highly analytical with an eye for detail and the ability to translate data into action points in a concise manner. A commercial focus and experience of working with WSSIs is essential. About the role: The role will support the Head of Planning in providing strategic decision making across the key categories within the business. Main areas of focus; - Forward planning and trading of your areas. All driven by robust analysis and working closely with the buying teams. Technical Requirements Review previous seasons and produce analysis with supporting information. Work alongside the HOP and Buyers to create the group mix strategy for the categories across all channels and stock profiles. Attend Range Control and Selection meetings with the HOP and Buyers. Ensure the Buy matches the signed off Buy Plan. Populate the WSSIs with budget/forecast KPIs. Manage availability on CORE lines - carry out periodic reviews on performance, exposure, cover etc. Review trading performance on new season lines, identifying risks and opportunities whilst making recommendations for maximising sales. Monitor performance on CARRY OVER lines – rebuys, more focus etc. Track and highlight variance to sales plan, alongside YOY performances. Analyse trial and new initiatives to provide clear insight. Provide overviews/commentary on Markdown events (End of Season, Warehouse Clearance events etc).