Fashion Designer / ladies Occasion wear
2 days ago
Manchester
🎨 SENIOR LADIESWEAR FASHION DESIGNER – OCCASIONWEAR 📍 Full-Time | Office-Based | Central Manchester Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for elegant occasion wear and over 6 years of industry experience? Join a thriving Manchester-based ladieswear supplier designing trend-led collections for some of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers. 👠 About the Role As a Senior Designer, you’ll take ownership of your own brand, lead design projects, and collaborate across departments to bring fresh, trend-driven occasion wear collections to life. You’ll be at the heart of the creative process, shaping the look and feel of garments worn for life’s most special moments — from weddings to red carpet occasions. 🧵 Your Day-to-Day Will Include: Creating original sketches & detailed tech packs Leading fabric selection, print, and embellishment development Conducting trend research & presenting seasonal direction Overseeing sampling and working closely with in-house and overseas teams Collaborating with QC, buying, and senior management to meet brand goals ✨ What We’re Looking For: 6+ years of design experience in occasion wear or womenswear Strong Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills (CAD experience essential) A deep understanding of fabric, trims, and garment construction A keen eye for high street & catwalk trends Excellent communication & leadership skills Experience working with suppliers in India, China 💝 Why Join Us? 📅 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays – and your birthday off! 👗 60% staff discount across all brands 🕓 Flexible working hours 💼 Company pension scheme 💊 5 days paid sick leave (after 2 years' service) 🌍 The chance to design collections worn by women all over the world 🌟 Make Your Mark in Fashion If you’re a senior-level designer ready to elevate your career with a company that blends creativity, commerciality and craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.