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Childrens Nightwear Designer Altrincham- 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 to the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more

Ecommerce Manager Manchester Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Ecommerce Manager to join a well-established client based in Manchester. This is a senior role within the organisation who are going through a period of growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a small but well established thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards and make a name for yourself in the industry. The Role We are looking for a skilled E-Commerce Manager. In this role, you’ll take ownership of trading performance across the ecommerce platforms, using insight and analytics to inform strategy and shape decision-making. From managing homepage content to analysing customer journeys, you’ll work cross-functionally with teams in marketing, brand, creative, merchandising, tech, and insights to ensure digital presence not only performs but inspires. Role and Responsibilities Drive Ecommerce Performance & Insights: Monitor trading performance including traffic behaviour and conversion triggers; use web analytics tools and collaborate with the Insight Team to evaluate website and promotional performance. Feed insights into trade meetings, make data-led recommendations, and support strategic decision-making. Campaign, Content & Brand Alignment: Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Creative teams to plan and execute the trading and content calendar. Ensure all campaigns and ecommerce assets (homepage banners, campaign content, product descriptions) are on-brand, territory-appropriate, SEO-optimised, and delivered on time. Merchandising, Pricing & Product Management: Partner with the Merchandising Team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing and discount positioning. Oversee full product launch execution, from planning to publishing, and conduct site audits to ensure stock is accurately displayed online with correct imagery and information. Market & Competitor Analysis: Regularly produce competitor analysis across online and retail channels to inform strategy and maintain a strong market position. More about you Proven experience in a similar role ideally within the fashion industry Strong knowledge of all ecommerce platforms Skilled in user behaviour analysis, conversion optimisation, and campaign planning Strategic and analytic mind that balances with a creative and innovative approach Proven record of delivering conversion, sales and profit growth

Junior Merchandiser Leeds This is an exciting opportunity for someone already established within a Merchandising function who is keen to make their mark within a relatively new Planning function. The individual will take ownership for their work, using initiative to deliver. They will work consistently at a high standard and have a keen interest in shaping how our client moves forward. Highly analytical with an eye for detail and the ability to translate data into action points in a concise manner. A commercial focus and experience of working with WSSIs is essential. About the role: The role will support the Head of Planning in providing strategic decision making across the key categories within the business. Main areas of focus; - Forward planning and trading of your areas. All driven by robust analysis and working closely with the buying teams. Technical Requirements Review previous seasons and produce analysis with supporting information. Work alongside the HOP and Buyers to create the group mix strategy for the categories across all channels and stock profiles. Attend Range Control and Selection meetings with the HOP and Buyers. Ensure the Buy matches the signed off Buy Plan. Populate the WSSIs with budget/forecast KPIs. Manage availability on CORE lines - carry out periodic reviews on performance, exposure, cover etc. Review trading performance on new season lines, identifying risks and opportunities whilst making recommendations for maximising sales. Monitor performance on CARRY OVER lines – rebuys, more focus etc. Track and highlight variance to sales plan, alongside YOY performances. Analyse trial and new initiatives to provide clear insight. Provide overviews/commentary on Markdown events (End of Season, Warehouse Clearance events etc).

Sales Account Manager Manchester Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Sales Account Manager to join a well-established client based in Manchester. This is a senior role looking after the company’s biggest accounts. This is a unique opportunity to join a small but well established thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. You will be: Managing existing accounts. Developing new business with independent retailers and high street stores. Researching the relevant market and generating leads. Assisting the company in sales and marketing strategy. Assisting in the preparation of the annual sales forecast. You will have: Experience in a similar sales/account management role. Strong understanding of the UK high street retail sector with connections A background knowledge of clothing is essential A strong ability to sell and develop business. An established network of contacts enabling you to hit the ground running If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more.

Garment Technologist Ladieswear and Menswear – Multi Product Greater 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. Duties include: • Create size specs / amend specs. • Carry out grading on specs provided by customers / align grading across collections. • Review samples alongside Designer / Developer / Account Manager. • Liaise with customer and factories to relay / discuss comments. • Set parameters for testing on each customer / inhouse brand in relation to base fabrics and finished garments / trims. • Relay all testing info to suppliers • Liaise with Account Manager to ensure testing is aligned with Critical Path • Review and submit to customers as required. • Keep on top of supplier compliance status to ensure all audits are up to date. • Submit to customers to keep records up to date.

Junior Garment Technologist Manchester Our client is an online, trend-led brand and has an exciting and fast-paced role for a Junior Garment Technologist to work alongside the Garment Technologist and Buying team to improve fit and work with suppliers. They are based in Manchester and ship to countries around the globe. The Junior Garment Technologist will be working on Ladies multi product Responsibilities; Attend fit sessions, make fit comments and take notes Assist in measuring and grading garments Create tech packs Monitor the critical path Liaise with factories

Licensed Graphic Designer Cheshire/Remote We are looking for a talented and creative Kids Licensed Graphic Designer for our client based in Cheshire. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about creating imaginative, playful and age appropriate design’s 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. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high profile brands within a creative, dynamic and supportive work environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. 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. About you: 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. 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 trend’s in children’s entertainment and design. Ability to create fun, engaging and creative visuals that appeal to younger audiences.

Childrenswear Designer Manchester Encore Recruitment is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative Childrenswear Designer to join a reputable company in the heart of Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a self-motivated proactive individual with knowledge in sleepwear product and graphic design to work alongside a senior sleepwear designer. You will work collaboratively with our UK retail buyers and China merchandising team to deliver a seamless product development process to key customers. Key Responsibilities: Trend and regular design /retail research. Designing innovative, functional, attractive, and commercial products. Fully engaged in the complete design process, from designing concepts, including working on briefs. Hold a knowledge of fabric, construction applicable to knit, woven fabrications. Make sure collections meet partner brand guidelines in line with internal critical paths. Working closely with China development team to make sure product specifications are adhered to and products are delivered within costs. Attending regular meetings regarding designs, and a strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends. Design seasonal capsule collections along with key shapes, colour palettes and fabric direction, with a strong commercial handwriting. Researching customer demographic and being proactive to try and gain new and additional business. Occasional overseas research and factory visits. Help identify key opportunities and the latest trends on product. Supporting customers deadlines and requests when needed. The ideal candidate will have: At least 3-5 years' experience as a Designer in sleepwear/ fashion retail business. Strong Adobe (particularly Illustrator) and CAD skills. The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with colleagues and buyers at all levels. Have a strong eye for trends, colour and good attention to detail. A relevant Fashion/Textile Design degree. Strong communication and time management skills. Self-motivation & enthusiasm, able to work towards tight deadlines. A strong understanding of the current high street, trends and the ability to look forward and anticipate new trends. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Strong on computer programs including Adobe and Illustrator. Willingness to travel abroad. Good communication skills and a confident presenter. A hands-on can-do attitude, someone who is innovative, who can inspire others. Creative and enthusiastic. Why join our client? By becoming a part of this dynamic team, you will have the chance to: Play a key role in bringing innovative designs to life. Work within a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters creativity. Engage with a broad audience and make a positive impact in the childrenswear market. Application process: If you are a passionate Childrenswear Designer looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply and showcase your unique skills and creativity. We look forward to receiving your application!