UK Fashion & Lifestyle Recruitment Agency

Assistant Merchandiser Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is an amazing ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function, they are actively recruiting for Assistant Merchandisers and Junior Merchandiser Tasks, duties & responsibilities: • To prepare reporting and present in Weekly and Monthly Trading Meetings. • Drives the trade model to their area. • Reviews Daily and Weekly Sales performance actions where required. • Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk. • Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin. • Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise. • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement. • Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy, processes and department development. • Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data. • Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams. • Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

Administrator- Fabrics & Trims Birmingham We are recruiting 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. Their continual success is rooted in the company's core principles: to offer affordable, timeless clothing with the help of impeccable personalised customer service. You will be: Working closely with the Brand Director Chasing sampling for fabric and trims Receiving orders and filling out the buy sheets to confirm fabrics and prices Proactive and quick problem solving Receiving orders and creating new folders for each order including style code and fabric codes Chasing fabric and trim orders to ensure they are received on time Following the critical path ensuring timelines are adhered to Check price on the order matches the costing sheet ensuring everything is entered onto the online system You will have: Excellent attention to detail and have a passion for numbers Strong negotiation skills Experience with fabric / trims Strong organisation skills

Garment Technologist Altrincham We are currently looking for a Garment Technologist to join our clients busy head office team. Our client is a leading supplier of children’s and adults character apparel to the leading high street, supermarkets and online retailers, working with factories in Turkey, China, India and Bangladesh. The Role: Responsibility of working with a number of retailers – aiming for a right first-time approach. Creating workbooks/specs for costings and buying samples Requesting of sealing samples and initial patterns, from offshore manufacturers. Measuring and checking of garments, internal approvals where necessary samples fitted with retailers in person or over VC, and sending comments out to the factories. Working closely with the factories to ensure that the product meets Retailer & Legal requirements, and necessary risk assessments are carried out. Administration of the critical path Submission of final production samples and relevant documentation. Creating print patterns on Optitex for the design team to set up print packs Working on Optitex 3D to create patterns for design and development About you: We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, with a positive attitude. Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, with manufacturers, retailers and within the office environment. Someone who is well organised and flexible, with a logical and analytical mind, and excellent administration skills Someone who works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Full driving licence is essential. Knowledge of 3D software, ie Optitex/ Browzwear/ CLO, would be advantageous, training can be provided 2-3 years’ experience in a related area Willing to travel to retailers for fittings. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Ladieswear Graphic Designer Cheshire Our client are a family run business with many years experience in the clothing supply industry, providing design, development sourcing & distribution to retailers globally. They are looking to add an experienced Graphic Designer to their vibrant team. Responsibilities Creating original graphics, prints for apparel collections Researching new fashion and graphics trends and developing mood boards and trend packs Designing full graphic and jersey ranges to fit customer briefs Creating technical packs for artworks and styles to send to factories. Liaising with our international teams to ensure artworks and designs are translated accurately into finished products. Collaborate with other shape and graphic designers in the team to ensure graphics compliment garment shapes and collection themes Organising samples and artworks Required skills and experience Degree level qualification in Graphic Design, Fashion Graphics, Textile Design Around 5 years' experience in a similar fashion graphic design role. Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. A strong commercial eye for women’s, men’s and childrenswear UK fashion Good knowledge of print techniques- some knowledge of jersey is preferable Strong typography, illustration, and layout skills. Some experience working with license designs and agencies Proactive and self-motivated, with good communication and collaboration skills Organised with excellent time management. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines Experience working with overseas factories

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: Work closely with customers and our Sales Team, on UK, European and Middle Eastern contract accounts, whilst also playing an integral role within the Merchandise Team, managing both customer contracts and orders for our stock range. · Handle costings for development styles that have generated customer interest. · Raise orders on our in-house PLMS system. · Manage the critical path for your contract orders. · Liaise with all teams including Sales, Account Managers, Shipping, Design and Garment Technologists to ensure the smooth running of the critical path. · Where relevant, order or send out labelling and packaging to suppliers. · Manage press and photography sample requirements for customer orders. · Deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence resolving customer and supplier queries. · Generate progress reports 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

Buyers Admin Assistant Birmingham We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buying Admin Assistant to join a dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing administration support to the Buying team and ensuring that all aspects of the buying process are running smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who possess strong organisational skills, have a keen eye for detail and have a relevant degree in Fashion. Duties Order Management • Use of internal software to Input and update weekly purchase orders. • Action any order amendments under direction of the B&M team. Critical Path Management • Managing critical path information with the suppliers (sending template and chasing updated information). • Using Critical path to ensure timely delivery of stock into the Warehouse, highlighting any possible risks and reasons for delays to the B&M team on outstanding samples/approvals. • Managing approval process, chasing suppliers for Buying samples/Outstanding approvals/fit samples, filing accordingly. Trading Information • Preparing weekly and seasonal analysis (Traffic light documents). • Ensuring preparation for Trade Meeting. • Creating and updating ‘New in’ competitive analysis. • Creating and updating Benchmarking information. • Creating and updating departmental trend and product research. • Monthly comp shop/store visits with report. Sample Management • Creating and chasing sample tracker from all suppliers. • Processing samples received (fits, development, shoots/meetings). • Labelling, logging organizing and filing samples including press and bought. • Collating and preparing meeting samples. • Preparing samples for fit meetings and recording fit notes. Administrative Support • Receiving, sending and logging in/out post accordingly. • Dealing with telephone, email queries. • Dealing with department queries, both internally and externally. • Supplier/Meetings minute taking and distributions. Key experience, skills and abilities; • Strong understanding of fashion trends and knowledge of the high street. • Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to adapt. • Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook.