Childrenswear Designer

Childrenswear Designer Altrincham About the Role: We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed designer to join a fantastic team. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about creating imaginative, playful and age-appropriate designs 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. 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. Preferred Skills 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. Qualifications: 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 trends in children’s entertainment and design. Ability to create fun, engaging and creative visuals that appeal to younger audiences. Why Join the team Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile brands. Creative, dynamic, and supportive work environment. Competitive Salary. Opportunities for career growth and development. WFH Fridays

Sales Director West Yorkshire We are recruiting for a Board Director Level Role in a Private Label business focussed on the design and manufacture of Lingerie, Swimwear and Nightwear, selling to Brands and Retailers Worldwide. About our client They are on a mission to stay at the forefront of the market and be seen as experts and leaders by their customers. A fast-growing, innovative company looking to scale their sales operations and expand market presence. If you're a driven visionary and strategic leader with a passion for driving revenue and building a high-performing team, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do As a Sales Director, you’ll report directly to the COO and Board of Directors and lead a team of talented sales professionals. Your role will be crucial in shaping and executing a go-to-market strategy, optimizing the sales pipeline, and ensuring sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business objectives. Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing sales team. Identify new market opportunities and drive expansion into new territories. Set and monitor key performance metrics (KPIs) across sales operations. Collaborate with the product development and supply teams to align on strategy. Analyse market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. Forecast sales revenue and manage budgets effectively. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in sales, with 3+ years in a leadership role. Director Level experience preferred. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. A Visionary Director looking at future possibilities for the organization. Focussing on long-term goals, anticipating future trends, market shifts, and technological innovations. Be an inspirational leader who drives the company to think bigger and push boundaries Why Join Them? Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses Equity options (for the right candidate) Health insurance Substantial Death in service Benefit Flexible working options A dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented culture

Nightwear Designer - Adults Staffordshire- 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 Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer hybrid 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. 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.

Shipping Coordinator – Join a Fast-Paced Imports Team Manchester Are you a detail-driven logistics professional with a passion for international trade? My client is looking for a proactive Shipping Coordinator to manage the smooth flow of goods from global suppliers to the UK warehouse. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things moving, this could be your next big opportunity What You’ll Be Doing: Liaising with overseas suppliers and freight agents to ensure timely shipments. Checking purchase orders from merchandisers to keep freight on schedule. Managing bookings, tracking shipments, and negotiating freight rates. Logging shipping documents manually and in our in-house system. Ensuring styles ship on time and meet QC approval, resolving any issues. Coordinating deliveries via sea, road, and air into the warehouse. Preparing invoices, packing lists, and handling GSP Certificates, Letters of Credit, and Bills of Lading. Chasing suppliers in the Far East and Europe for updates on late shipments. Checking customs entries and preparing landed costings. What You’ll Bring: 3+ years of hands-on experience in imports/shipping. Background in manufacturing, wholesale, or import/export operations. Strong knowledge of international shipping documentation. Proactive mindset with a focus on meeting deadlines. Confident using import software and Excel. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative team player who can also work independently under pressure.