Job Description

Garment Designer
TRC Group are looking for a Creative Designer, on behalf of one of our long-standing clients, a leading supplier and distributor of apparel based in Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a vibrant family-run business, where trust and honesty are at the core of their values.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm \xe2\x80\x93 typically an early finish Friday, of 2:30pm
Salary: \xc2\xa321,000-\xc2\xa326,000 (DOE)

The Role:
You will be joining the fast-paced product design team, primarily designing hosiery, reporting into the Managing Director.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Act as a leader and point-person for men\'s and women\'s hosiery apparel.
• Contribute to seasonal concept as it applies to category and translation to product.
• Responsible for time management of categories and adherence to our production calendar.
• Continually doing market and trend research, fabric R&D, and product innovation.
• Creating and maintaining CADS, sketches, and coloration of all styles within the apparel category.
• Communicating with vendors + cross-functional team partners.
• Preparing, organizing, and presenting during design milestone meetings.
• Maintaining and approving lab dips, fabric + trim developments, and artwork.
• Maintaining a seasonal calendar and meet all milestones.
• Working cross-functionally with all departments including, buying, marketing, merchandising, operations, and creative to ensure overall alignment.
• Eventually managing a direct report.
• Occasional travel to visit our manufacturing partners.
• Some weekends during busy periods, however, this is very occasional.
• Organize all development samples for range review, noting any changes for bulk to suppliers.
• Create sock, underwear, and gift box packaging artwork across all brands.
• Inspect Pre-Production and salesman samples to ensure packaging and all design elements are correct.
• Design and produce POS for stores and concessions, including light box posters, FDSUS, CDUs, posters, and tent cards.

About you:

• You will be a creative, IT Savvy, and organised individual with a passion for design.
• Previous design experience in apparel/hosiery is preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction, fit, trims, and fabrics.
• Able to understand product life cycle and supply chain.
• Experience with overseas manufacturing.

Benefits:

• 21 days holidays +bank holidays
• Christmas shutdowns
• Parking onsite
• Nice working environment
• Family-run business

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a copy of your CV today.


About TRCGroup:

We break the mould when it comes to recruitment agencies. With a straight-forward approach, we know how to get results for both our candidates and clients. As a multi-vertical recruitment agency, we source candidates for both temporary and permanent contracts across a range of disciplines.When you choose to work with The Recruitment Crowd, you\xe2\x80\x99re choosing a team of devoted recruitment consultants who will only find the perfect fit for you.So if you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a recruitment agency in Leeds that provides a reliable service and trusted advice, The Recruitment Crowd have you covered. As far as recruitment agencies go, we\xe2\x80\x99re a bit different! We\xe2\x80\x99re friendly and talented and know our stuff!A job shouldn\xe2\x80\x99t be a drag and that\xe2\x80\x99s why we listen to individual candidate needs and match them perfectly to our clients. We invest in every candidate, addressing individual goals to ensure everyone comes out on top. That means reliable, professional, no bull recruitment.