Hybrid - Senior​/Designer – Swim & Sportswear

Position: Hybrid Working - Senior/Designer – Swim & Sportswear (FT/PT)
The Company
We're looking for a dynamic Designer / Senior Designer to lead trend direction, product creation and multi-category design across leading brands across leisure and swimwear.

This role covers Swim, Beach, Garments, Leisure and Outerwear, with a hands-on focus on setting seasonal direction, elevating product quality and working closely with suppliers and customers.

Hybrid working

Full-Time & Part-Time considered.

The role:

Design Across Categories

* Design strong commercial ranges that align with brand handwriting

* Produce detailed technical specifications (tech packs)

Trend & Creative Direction

* Set seasonal master trends and present to the wider business.

* Conduct comp shops and lead global trend research.

Sourcing & Development

* Create sourcing packs and source fabrics/trims in the Far East

* Attend fit sessions, overseeing product development from concept to final sample.

Team Leadership

* Manage & develop the Assistant Designer

* Deliver training, performance reviews, and career planning.

Requirements:

* A dynamic portfolio showcasing design capabilities.

* Strong ladies wear multi-category design background with 4+ years’ experience

* Expertise in design software Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, is essential.

* Swimwear experience is helpful but not essential.

* Clear understanding of garment construction, fabric and trims

* Demonstrates strong commercial awareness of brand price points, ensuring designs are viable.

* Ability to own creative direction whilst working independently.

* Confident presenting trends to the wider team and key customers

* Highly organised and able to balance creative and technical demands.

* A collaborative mentor who can guide junior team members

* Comfortable travelling to the Far East

Benefits:

* Flexible hours

* Hybrid working (at least 3 days in office)

* 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

* Christmas shutdown

* 40% staff discount & sample sales

* Modern offices with free parking

* Regular reviews plus learning & development programme

* Social events & wellbeing support

* By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us
* Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily