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Senior Wovens Designer - Menswear

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
REF: 4851_1720603425
Contact Email: sophie@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join a leading supplier to some of the biggest retailers in the UK and internationally. They are seeking a strong experienced Wovens Designer, primarily working across menswear for woven bottoms. This role will be working for one of their major accounts who are one of the largest fashion-forward retailers.

A strong commercial portfolio is required as well as previous supplier experience. Some hybrid working is offered with this role.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Complete trend research, design and develop ranges working with the overseas factories.
  • Work closely and liaise with factories in Bangladesh China and Sri Lanka.
  • Ability to create bestselling ranges.
  • Attend regular meetings with buyers when required.
  • Required to work in a fast-paced environment, high volume design/development.
  • Sourcing of new fabrics and trims.

Person specifications:

  • Design experience within woven bottoms.
  • Previous supplier experience working with large volume retailers.
  • Good understanding of garment costing.
  • Excellent communication & organisational skills.
  • Ladies or menswear experience.