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Buyers Admin Assistant Birmingham My client is a fashion retailer who are recruiting for a Buyers Admin Assistant to assist one of the busiest categories within the business. The successful candidate will provide administration support to the team and the Buyer to help ensure the smooth running of this growing department. You will be responsible for: Managing the samples Opening parcels and ensuring samples or given to the appropriate person Prepare samples for meetings. Organise for samples to be sent to the suppliers. Support in the selection of ranges Attend fit sessions with the Buyer and GTs General administrative duties for the buying team, such as take minutes in meetings. Ensure all detailed product information is accurate and loaded on time. Follow the critical path. Work with the other in-house teams including merchandising, marketing and e-commerce. About you: Positive, enthusiastic and a team player with an open-minded approach Excellent communication and excellent IT skills The ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines. Able to organise yourself and be able to multi-task. Graduate or 12 months relevant experience

Designer - Ladieswear Leek - 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 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 a Ladies daywear 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. 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 hybrid working is on offer to the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more

Designer - Girlswear North West - 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

Designer Greater Manchester We are looking for an experienced Designer to join a fantastic and well established clothing supplier. This position reports into the Design Manager and works in partnership with the Design Director, Sales Director, Design teams, merchandising teams, sales teams and production teams across our offices. Core to the role is the ability to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs for clothing and accessories, impeccable attention to detail and to achieve and maintain the highest level of design, service and quality for our customers and suppliers ensuring the Group standards are always met. This role demands creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences. You will contribute and support the business to achieve agreed objectives, commercial success, and organisational growth in line with the Group’s business strategy. Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: Design/Product: Develop creative and original designs working to a customer CP per phase, considering market trends, target audience, and brand identity. Develop fabrics and print techniques to produce innovative and unique designs. Generate and maintain a high standard of design within the customer brief and customer profile. Create concept boards and ranges for each phase Have a strong understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, and manufacturing processes. Work closely with the production team and factories to ensure the feasibility, quality of designs and cost effectiveness during the production process. Work closely with suppliers to understand and source appropriate material and trims, considering capabilities and limitations. Consider sustainability and ethical practices when selecting materials. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and designs are delivered on time. Collaborate with production team to refine designs and resolve technical issues. Regular store visits/shop reports Stay informed about industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements. Assist the Designer Manager in providing guidance and mentorship to assistant designers and junior designers, assisting them in their professional development. Lead brainstorming sessions and design critiques to foster a collaborative and creative work environment. Regularly attend customer meetings to maintain strong relationships Develop a high standard of design to showcase newness for each season, fabric, shape, graphics and trend. Administration: Coordinate with the Design Manager and Account Manager to ensure price needs are met at the design stage. Liaise with Licensors on new films/anniversaries Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved. Communication: Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across the group Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing product presentations and promotional materials. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days working in the office.