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Product Developer Manchester We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Product Developer. 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. Previous experience in fashion is essential along with knowledge of fabrics, tech packs, product development cycles and experience liaising with various customers and factories The Role: Working as part of the design and development team. Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure efficient workflow. Working with design and tech teams to create tech packs to brief out to suppliers. Create and manage sample trackers for each supplier & customer. Management and review of development samples, lab dips, fabric developments, trims. Reviewing samples with design and tech teams to give feedback to customers and suppliers, ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved at all times. Frequent brand competitor research & analysis to generate new ideas, concepts, areas for growth. Use of initiative and creativity to bring new ideas to the team, sharing knowledge and contributing.-An enthusiastic and energetic work ethic. Strong organisational skills. Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task and manage complex projects with good prioritisation skills. Able to quickly adapt to last minute changes and feedback. Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to make effective decisions. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. About you: 2 + years of experience Knowledge of Excel, Adobe Illustrator Experience working with and factories overseas Good with people management. Experience in pricing structure and product costings/negotiation. Good commercial perspective & creativity skills. Strong organizational & time management skills. Key understanding of garment construction Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving. Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities. Keen fashion interest

Garment Technologist Ladieswear and Menswear – Multi Product Greater Manchester Our client is regarded as one of the leading suppliers of men’s and women’s private label and branded products to high street retailers and wholesalers worldwide. They use market intelligence gathered from across the globe, to develop on trend and commercially viable products for the men’s and women’s fashion apparel markets across the globe. Duties include: • Create size specs / amend specs. • Carry out grading on specs provided by customers / align grading across collections. • Review samples alongside Designer / Developer / Account Manager. • Liaise with customer and factories to relay / discuss comments. • Set parameters for testing on each customer / inhouse brand in relation to base fabrics and finished garments / trims. • Relay all testing info to suppliers • Liaise with Account Manager to ensure testing is aligned with Critical Path • Review and submit to customers as required. • Keep on top of supplier compliance status to ensure all audits are up to date. • Submit to customers to keep records up to date.

Garment Technologist West Yorkshire We are recruiting for a leading UK-based design and wholesale business specialising in lingerie, swimwear and nightwear. Their creative team designs innovative and high-quality products in the UK, while their manufacturing operations are based across China, The Far East and India. They work with an extensive portfolio of UK brands and retailers, delivering fashionable, comfortable, and quality garments that meet clients' exacting standards including specialised adaptive and plus size ranges. The company offer a hybrid working pattern. Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Garment Technologist with specialised knowledge in lingerie, swimwear, and/or nightwear to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring the products meet the highest standards in fit, quality and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for technical details, proficiency in creating and grading size specifications, and the ability to collaborate closely with buyers, designers, and suppliers. Knowledge of garment testing would be an advantage. Key Responsibilities: Technical Development – Experience Essential: Work with the design team pre-design to ensure styles are correctly CAD’d and BOMS are correct. Create, update, and manage technical specifications (size specs) and grading for all assigned products for development and sampling with the factory, liaising continuously with the factories. Ensure all garments across lingerie, swimwear, and nightwear, meet fit, comfort, and quality requirements through rigorous checks. Conduct fittings both internally and at customer meetings, analyse garment fit, and construction and make recommendations for improvements, ensuring the end product meets the design vision and technical requirements. Monitor critical path in conjunction with the merchandiser to ensure timely approval of fit samples, pre-production samples and gold seals. Develop size grading for each product type, ensuring consistency across the size range. Willingness and ability to travel to customer meetings when required and be present in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Ideal/Advantageous Experience: Help develop and implement quality control standards and testing protocols (e.g., fabric testing, colour fastness, etc) to ensure product durability and compliance. Collaborate with suppliers and testing labs to ensure that materials meet company standards. Identify and resolve potential quality or production issues before they impact the final product. Collaboration and Communication: Work directly with buyers, garment techs and designers to align on product specifications, technical needs, and quality standards. Conduct face-to-face meetings with garment techs and buyers to present and discuss garment specifications, address fit feedback, and resolve any technical concerns. Serve as the key technical liaison between design and production teams, ensuring seamless communication from product concept to final manufacturing. Drive continuous improvements in garment fit, comfort, and quality. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Garment Technologist, must have experience in lingerie, swimwear, and/or nightwear. Excel Skills Excellent attention to detail and first-rate communication skills.

Designer - Girlswear Cheshire - hybrid options are 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 License children’s apparel, supplying character girlswear to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for a girls daywear designer with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer remote working for the right candidate. You will be: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop. 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. A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product. 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. A competitive salary and remote working is on offer to the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more

Import / Wholesale Merchandiser Manchester Our client is regarded as one of the leading suppliers of men’s and women’s private label and branded products to high street retailers and wholesalers worldwide. They use market intelligence gathered from across the globe, to develop on trend and commercially viable products for the men’s and women’s fashion apparel markets across the globe. There is now an opportunity to join this fantastic company as an Import Merchandiser You will be: Collating overviews of all ranges/teams to update Production Manager Presenting updates in production meetings to the wider business. Building strong supplier relationships to support partnership approach Reviewing Production Critical path data Factory schedules - checking to make sure all orders on and planned with correct dates. Plan fabric critical path with fabric team and giving details of cut dates to sales team. Weekly production meeting with internal teams. You will have: 5 years of experience of working in a similar role. Good understanding of garment manufacturing, production line management and raw material management. Ability to work within strict deadlines and able to be adaptive to changes Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast pace growing business High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets Strong attention to detail & a natural problem solver Excellent interpersonal skills Organisation, planning, able to juggle multiple projects at once Confidence in own ability to challenge current ways of working, whilst delivering recommendations for improved process

Garment Graphic Designer Manchester Our client is regarded as one of the leading suppliers of men’s and women’s private label and branded products to high street retailers and wholesalers worldwide. They use market intelligence gathered from across the globe, to develop on trend and commercially viable products for the men’s and women’s fashion apparel markets across the globe. There is now an opportunity to join this fantastic company as a Graphic Designer on the Menswear department. The role will involve the following: Developing branding packs and badge logos. Jersey graphic prints for t-shirt and fleece. Creating repeat patterns for shirts and swimwear. Christmas character graphics and more sophisticated Christmas graphics working alongside our knitwear team. Working to customer briefs to present relevant collections that satisfy their colour and style direction. Adjusting graphic artwork based on customer comments for selection. Creating technical packs with colourway options for initial sample development and fine tuning for production. Creating profiles for ordered styles on our PLMS system for orders to be raised by our merchandise department. Liaising with suppliers by email. Presenting trend. The ideal candidate should be a Graphic designer with a minimum of two years’ experience working on menswear ideally within the supply / import industry.

Junior Buyer Birmingham Rewarding, visionary and fast paced – our clients’ Buying Department are looking for a Junior Buyer to join their passionate creative team in Birmingham. You will make effective and commercially focused buying decisions to buy product across ladieswear under the management and supervision of your Senior Buyer. As a Junior Buyer you should be highly motivated, with technical flair, excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. Ideally with 12-24 months experience in a similar role. Responsibilities: Completes all processes with reference to daily/weekly sales, as well as longer term plans. Reporting and effectively communicate all key information in trading meeting to Buyer and Directors. Generate ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs. Provides SWOT analysis on designated categories. Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly. Responds to competitor analysis. Support your Senior Buyer to develop new strategies for the business and department. Complete buying trips as and when needed. In return you can expect an excellent salary, a high level of training and development and a great working environment.

Pattern Cutter Birmingham We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pattern Cutter with OPTITEX experience for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. My client has a strong identity as a design led and fashion forward retailer. Their business is fast paced, exciting and aspirational, with passion and enthusiasm reflected in the brand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join an established business. The right candidate will be joining an enthusiastic team and must be highly skilled on the technical aspect as well as having great creative flair. You will have: The candidate should be proficient at working on the OPTITEX system and an advantage would be some experience working 3D Minimum of 5 years pattern cutting experience Confident working 3-dimensionally on the stand as well as developing patterns directly on OPTITEX Additional advantage would be some GERBER experience Excellent technical knowledge of garment construction Excellent understanding of sizing and fitting Excellent attention to detail Multi-product experience with an emphasis on dresses and occasionwear Excellent communication skills Great logical and proactive approach to problem solving Luxury / Premium fashion experience Additional High Street experience is preferred but not essential