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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.

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.

Designer - Nightwear Cheshire - Hybrid 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 adult and children’s nightwear, supplying mainly character nightwear to major High Street retailers and Ecommerce companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Designer. You will be: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop (minimum 2-3 years’ experience) 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. 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. Experience with Licensed clothing is essential A competitive salary and hybrid working is on offer for the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more

Men’s Graphic Designer Manchester Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for menswear? We are looking for a talented Men’s Graphic Designer to join our clients' dynamic design team at their head office in Manchester. In this role, you will bring fresh ideas to life, shaping the visual identity of upcoming menswear collections from concept to production. The role will involve the following: Developing seasonal graphics across several in-house brands for printed t-shirts, fleece, woven shirts and Christmas character graphic knitwear (no knitwear experience required). Working to customer briefs to present relevant graphics that satisfy their style and colour direction for both UK & global contract customers. Creating technical packs for sample development and fine tuning with colourway options for production (full training will be provided). Creating style profiles for ordered styles to be raised by our merchandise department. Liaising with our offices and suppliers abroad. Requirements: Minimum of two year’s experience in a similar men’s graphic design role. Strong creative design skills with a basic understanding of garment construction. Excellent Illustrator CAD skills. AI skills would be a bonus. Strong communication skills. Commercially aware with a good eye to adapt high street trends and colour. Exceptionally well organised with good attention to detail. Able to work as part of a team. CV with a current portfolio.

Junior Knitwear Designer - Menswear Manchester Our client is a design house and clothing importer based in Manchester supplying the UK, mainland Europe and rest of world high street retailers. We are seeking a junior Men’s Knitwear Designer to join their design team based at their head office in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year industry experience of true men’s knitwear and will be required to have a flexible and conscientious approach. The role will involve the following: The focus is to work closely with the Men’s Knitwear Design Director to develop seasonal collections for priority contract customers. To also be involved in the development of stock collections across several in-house brands. Working to customer briefs to present design work that satisfies style and colour direction for both UK and global contract customers. Creating technical packs for initial sample development and fine tuning with colourway options for production. Creating profiles for ordered styles on PLMS database for orders to be raised by merchandise department. Liaising with China and Bangladesh offices, senior management, sales, garment technologists and merchandisers. Requirements: Minimum of one year experience in a similar men’s knitwear role. Strong creative design skills with a good understanding of garment construction. Excellent Illustrator CAD skills. Strong communication and experience of working with Global suppliers. Good knowledge of stitch techniques, knitting times, yarn counts and gauges. Commercially aware with a good eye to adapt high street trends and colour. Exceptionally well organised with good attention to detail. Able to work as part of a team. Shima Seiki experience would be great.

Licensed Graphic Designer Altrincham Hybrid We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed Graphic Designer. 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 property 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. Why Join Opportunity to work on exciting, high profile brands. Creative, dynamic, and supportive work environment. Competitive Salary. Opportunities for career growth and development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/ Surface Pattern, Illustration, or a related field (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.

Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager Manchester Our client, a dynamic company, is seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising and Account Management to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success. Key Responsibilities: A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business. Working with a team of designers and Garment Technologists, Nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery. Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business. Work with design and tech teams to create concept to be presented to customers. Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling the critical path for seasonal development. Negotiate prices with suppliers. Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development leadtimes. Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team. Place POs and manage Order Summary. Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis. Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis. Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc. Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct. Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base. Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Merchandiser/Account Manager within the apparel sector. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail. Ability to build strong relationships. Must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail. If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.