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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.

Senior Import Merchandiser Greater Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Import Merchandiser to join a well-established childrenswear client. This role requires you to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the critical path. You will be: Raising & maintaining purchase orders on the SAP system. Creating and managing the critical path. Attending internal fit meetings, with QA for each individual style, to check all PP samples, and Production samples for all details including fit, fabric cols, qualities, prints and trims. Updating and creating workbooks, for each order. Managing the critical path efficiently, by gaining approval of lab dips, bulk fabrics, knit downs, prints and trims, samples & labelling. Resolving any problems that may arise on a daily basis with suppliers. Checking all label & barcode layouts. Updating and maintaining supplier manuals. Checking and approving all invoices, and packing lists prior to shipment, and ensuring suppliers have made bookings for Freight, and approving vessel schedules will be met, and updating our shipping dept. Chasing to ensure goods are handed over on time, and meet the correct scheduled vessel. You will have: Fashion Degree or similar. At least 5 years' experience in a similar role working for a supplier. Experience managing the critical path. Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel. Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.

Junior Fashion Graphic Designer Altrincham We are seeking a talented and proactive Junior Fashion Graphic Designer to join our clients fast-paced design team. In this role, you will create original graphics and prints for diverse apparel collections across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of your designs, from initial trend research to the final product, while collaborating with international production teams. Key Responsibilities Trend Research: Research new fashion trends to develop inspiring moodboards and trend packs. Graphic Creation: Design original graphics, prints, and full jersey ranges that fit customer briefs. Technical Packs: Create detailed tech packs for artworks and styles to send to overseas factories. Global Liaison: Coordinate with international teams to ensure accurate design translation into finished products. Team Collaboration: Partner with shape and graphic designers to ensure prints complement garment silhouettes. Asset Management: Maintain an organized library of physical samples and digital artworks. Skills & Requirements Education: Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Graphics, or Textile Design. Experience: 2+ years of experience in a similar fashion graphic design role, working with overseas factories would be beneficial. Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop. Market Knowledge: A strong commercial eye for the UK women's, men's, and childrenswear markets. Production Print Knowledge: Good understanding of print techniques; jersey fabrication knowledge is highly preferred. Creative Talent: Exceptional typography, illustration, and layout skills. Licensing: Previous experience working with license designs and creative agencies is a plus. Soft Skills: Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Merchandiser Manchester The Role You'll own the critical path from order confirmation to delivery — keeping production on track, suppliers aligned, and customers confident. This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role for someone who thrives on organisation, clear communication, and getting things right first time. What You'll Do Order & Production Management Manage orders from handover meeting at Order confirmation from Account manager, keeping the critical path and Live order book up to date Monitor China and Cambodia offshore factory production directly with suppliers against agreed delivery schedules, flagging risks early Liaise with Bangladesh Merchandising team and monitoring the critical path on a weekly basis on VC Manage weekly CP meeting updates with each Account manager and UK Technical team Ensure factory orders are meeting all customer requirements Monitor goods despatch to point of handover on Landed orders which will be passed to an outside processor to handle from FOB point Customer & Stakeholder Communication Build strong relationships with customers buying and merchandising teams, managing expectations proactively and professionally Communicate clearly with all internal teams and external partners to keep workflows running smoothly Challenge incorrect specifications confidently and discuss /provide solutions with the account manager to ensure minimal risk to customer deliveries Quality & Compliance Audit all submissions thoroughly and maintain accurate, accessible customer records for lab dips/bulk swatches /pp samples/press samples and production samples Reconcile goods ready to ship against original po’s and investigate and get customer approval of shortages/overs or early and late shipment discrepancies Commercial Awareness Identify opportunities to add value as a UK team as one point of contact to deliver best service for the customer Negotiate and mitigate delays Team & Culture Actively contribute to a collaborative, high-trust team environment Share expertise across teams to support continuous improvement What We're Looking For Highly organised with excellent time management Strong attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset A confident communicator at all levels Cool under pressure with sharp problem-solving skills A proactive team player who can also work independently Commercially minded with a genuine focus on customer satisfaction Positive, resilient, and eager to share knowledge

Senior Sales Account Manager Essex We are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Account Manager on behalf of our client. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a fantastic company. This role is centred around building, maintaining and growing relationships with customers to maximise sales objectives in terms of value, volume, delivery, profitability while ensuring high levels of customer and supplier satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and sales skills, as well as a deep understanding of the products and services being offered. This includes accountability for driving sales growth that delivers optimal margins, while consistently upholding the highest standards of design, service, and quality. The Sales Account Manager will actively contribute to the team's objectives, support commercial goals, and assist in driving the organisation's growth in accordance with the overall business strategy. Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. Acquire new business with potential future customers, further develop and retain business with existing customers. Organise and attend new and existing customer meetings throughout the UK to maximise sales opportunities. Develop customer account plans and strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets. Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets and gross margin targets. Identify opportunities for open to buys and expanding product or service offerings to existing customers. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with factories and customers. Prepare sales forecasts through GS to track progress and performance. Raise customer orders on GS. Lead Handover meetings with Design & Production teams. Provide weekly updates to the Divisional Sales Director on account status, best and worst sellers, new sales, new business, cancellations and strategy to replace any lost sales. Attend weekly sales meetings led by the Divisional Sales Director and Group Sales & Design Director, Communicate seasonal key messages to the design team ahead of each season, including insights on best and worst sellers, high-volume lines, key licenses, and new opportunities. Share seasonal budget plans with design counterparts to ensure alignment and clarity. Provide the design team with timely updates on new licenses and emerging opportunities. Represent the business at licensing trade shows alongside customers to support relationship-building and market awareness. Collaborate on licensing decks, ensuring they are accurate and updated with relevant information ahead of license meetings. Manage sales forecasts for licensors in partnership with the License Lead, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, contracts, and sales growth/decline activities. Act as the primary point of contact for sales related customer enquiries & requests. Understand customers' needs and business objectives to provide tailored solutions. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Provide product recommendations and solutions based on customer’s needs. Ensure that customers and suppliers receive timely and accurate information about costings, orders and product updates. Liaise with Merchandisers to ensure effective administration of orders.

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.

Merchandiser Birmingham Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is a ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function. 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. If you have the relevant skills and experience we would love to hear from you.