Streetwear Designer - Men's & Women's

Menswear & Womenswear | Manchester | up to £40,000

We're working with a fast-growing Manchester-based streetwear and lifestyle brand known for its bold creative direction, heavyweight apparel and collaborations with artists.

As the brand continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Midweight Fashion Designer to join their creative team and play a key role in developing menswear and womenswear collections from concept through to final product.

This is a hands-on design role for someone who understands streetwear, graphics, garment construction and commercial product
, and who can confidently turn an idea into a compelling, production-ready collection.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with the wider product team and contribute to the evolution of an ambitious and creatively driven brand.

• Develop menswear and womenswear collections from initial concept through to final product.
• Create original apparel and graphic concepts that feel relevant to the brand and wider streetwear culture.
• Develop mood boards, creative concepts, colour palettes, sketches, CADs and technical drawings.
• Research fashion, streetwear, art, culture and emerging trends to inform new collections and product direction.
• Translate creative ideas into commercially relevant product ranges with a strong understanding of the customer.
• Work across garment design, graphics, placement prints and product detailing
  .
• Develop and refine fits, silhouettes, fabrics, trims, washes and construction details.
• Create clear and accurate technical packs and communicate design intent to manufacturers and suppliers.
• Work closely with buyers, merchandisers, pattern cutters, suppliers and manufacturers throughout the product development process.
• Attend fittings and sampling sessions, making informed amendments to achieve the desired fit, finish and overall aesthetic.
• Take ownership of your designs from initial research and concept development through to production
  .
• Contribute creatively to seasonal collection direction and the continued development of the brand.

We're looking for a designer with approximately 3+ years of relevant industry experience
, ideally within streetwear, contemporary fashion or a similar fast-paced environment.

You'll be:

• Creative and commercially aware
  , with a strong understanding of contemporary streetwear.
• Confident designing across both apparel and graphics
  .
• Technically strong, with a solid understanding of fabrics, trims, construction, fit and manufacturing
  .
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects with limited supervision.
• Able to develop a collection from a blank page through to production.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident communicating with internal teams, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Passionate about fashion, art, music, culture and the wider creative landscape.
• Naturally curious, with a strong eye for emerging trends and an understanding of what makes a product culturally relevant.

We're looking for evidence of:

• Streetwear and contemporary apparel design
• Menswear and/or womenswear collections
• Strong graphic design and artwork development
• Concept and mood-board development
• CADs, technical drawings and product development
• Commercial understanding of fit, fabrication and construction
• Products taken from initial concept through to finished garment

up to £40,000 per annum
, depending on experience.

You'll be joining a growing Manchester-based brand at an exciting stage of its development, with the opportunity to have genuine creative input and see your ideas progress from concept to finished product.

If you're a creative streetwear-focused designer with a strong creative eye, solid technical knowledge and the ambition to make an impact
, we'd love to see your portfolio.