Tagged Resources is looking for an Assistant Boyswear Fashion Designer to join a buys team of a successful clothing company in the Greater Manchester area, designing on-trend casual wear for a wide variety of high street customers, both for the UK and International markets - liaising with Buyers and meeting briefs  

Perhaps you're a talented graduate with a passion for men’s/boys’ ranges who can deliver high-quality designs for key retailers, including M&S & George.  The role will involve a mix of design and administrative responsibilities, including creating design packs, managing samples, and supporting fabric development, so strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail are essential.

We're looking for someone with a creative yet commercial eye, strong awareness of current trends, and the ability to translate these into children's wear for a mass-market customer.

Initially, this role would be full-time office-based.  As the successful applicant gains experience and progresses within the team, there may be opportunities for some remote working.

The role of Assistant Designer:

• Working closely with the design team to create commercial boys/menswear ranges
• Organising the design room and preparing for meetings
• Creation of design packs
• Sourcing and updating new fabrics/Trims/Silhouettes/Details
• Tracking new developments with the Factory
• Taking notes at meetings and sending an overview to the team
• Attending meetings/design presentations where needed and providing creative input.
• Actively contributing design ideas, research and design concepts to the design team
• Organising the return of samples
• Keeping up to date with key trends
• Creative input with an excellent eye for colour

What Tagged Resources is looking for:

• A minimum of a graduate with some relevant industry experience, such as a placement with a retailer or supplier
• Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Passionate about design with a good eye for jersey products
• Confident to share their opinion in a professional way.

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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.

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