Job Description

Fashion Designer Apprentice (Part-Time)

Company: HOGU (House of Glow Up)

Location: Manchester

Hours: Minimum 16 hours per week

Pay: National Minimum Wage

About HOGU

HOGU is an independent fashion and lingerie brand redefining modern sensuality through urban edge, sculpted tailoring, and luxury detail. Every collection embodies confidence, empowerment, and individuality -- merging structure with softness and power with grace.

As we expand our creative team, we're searching for a Fashion Designer Apprentice with a true eye for shape, silhouette, and design flow -- someone ready to grow within a bold, fast-evolving brand that stands for empowerment and high-frequency creativity.

The Role

This role is hands-on and creatively rich. You'll collaborate directly with our founder and design team to bring ideas from concept to creation -- developing pieces that embody the HOGU aesthetic: urban, edgy, classy, and beautifully tailored.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop lingerie and street-luxe apparel with tailored, sculptured silhouettes that enhance and empower the body. Create 2D flat sketches and digital renderings to visualise designs clearly and professionally. Produce detailed tech packs including specs, trims, fabrics, and construction notes for production. Assist with mood boards, trend research, and fabric/trim sourcing. Support sampling, fittings, and pattern development, ensuring precision and luxury-level finishing. Maintain an organised studio workspace and assist with small production runs. Contribute innovative ideas to seasonal collections, lookbooks, and creative campaigns.
Requirements

Passion for fashion, lingerie, and sculptured design. Basic knowledge of sewing, pattern cutting, and garment construction. Strong understanding of fabric, fit, silhouette, and tailoring techniques. Ability to create tech packs and 2D design flats (Adobe Illustrator or similar). Distinct urban, edgy, and classy design style aligned with the HOGU aesthetic. Creative thinker with high attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Positive, reliable, and committed to a minimum of 16 hours per week.
What You'll Gain

Real experience in lingerie and fashion design within a luxury independent brand. Direct mentorship from the HOGU design team and founder. Opportunity to develop your portfolio with genuine industry work. A creative, empowering, and supportive studio environment. Insight into the full fashion lifecycle -- from concept to campaign.
How to Apply

Send your CV, a short cover letter, and examples of your work or portfolio to:

info@hogu.co.uk

Or WhatsApp +44 7473 380843

Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 16 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M8 8EL