At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative sportswear collections from concept to production, collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join a growing brand with ambitious plans in performance apparel.
- Benefits: Flexible working, creative environment, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to shape the future of performance apparel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge menswear and womenswear performance collections.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fashion Design and experience in sportswear or activewear.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Midweight Sportswear Apparel Designer
📍 Manchester (Office Based with Flexible Working)
Shape the Future of Performance Apparel
Are you passionate about creating innovative sportswear that combines technical performance with contemporary design? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas can influence products from concept to final production?
We seek a Midweight Sportswear Apparel Designer to join this growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating cutting-edge menswear performance collections, whilst also contributing to the development of women's performancewear too.
Working closely with the Design Manager, Buying, Garment Technology, Product Development teams, and international manufacturing partners, you'll help bring exceptional apparel ranges to life.
What You'll Be Doing
- Researching seasonal trends, consumer insights, competitor activity, and emerging performance innovations.
- Designing seasonal performance apparel collections from initial concept through to final product.
- Creating high-quality CADs, technical sketches, presentation boards, and product concepts.
- Developing colour palettes, fabric directions, trims, and functional design details.
- Producing detailed tech packs for supplier development and production.
- Collaborating with overseas factories throughout sampling and development.
- Attending fit sessions and refining products through each sample stage.
- Exploring new silhouettes, construction techniques, and innovative performance features.
- Supporting fabric, trim, and component sourcing activities.
- Ensuring products balance commercial success with premium design standards.
- Assisting with range reviews, presentations, and seasonal collection planning.
- Helping maintain a consistent and distinctive brand identity.
- Contributing ideas around innovation, sustainability, and future product opportunities.
What They're Looking For
- Degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design, or a related discipline.
- Around five years' experience within sportswear, activewear, performance apparel, or similar sectors.
- Strong knowledge of technical fabrics and performance garment design.
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop advantageous).
- Sound understanding of garment construction and fit.
- Ability to produce professional CAD drawings and technical packs.
- Experience working directly with overseas suppliers and factories.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A proactive, positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop.
Desirable
- Experience in print design, including placement graphics and all-over print development.
This is an exciting time to join a growing brand with ambitious plans for its performance category. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative collections across both men's and women's product, taking ownership of designs from concept through to production.
If you're looking for a role where you'll make a real impact, develop your technical and creative skills, and help shape the next generation of performance apparel, we'd love to hear from you.
We are Create
SPORTSWEAR DESIGNER employer: CREATE & DEVELOP RESOURCING LIMITED
At Create, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Manchester. Our commitment to innovation in sportswear design is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and creative expression. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on sustainability, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the world of performance apparel.
Contact Details:
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