At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and product development for private-label collections, managing projects from concept to production.
- Company: Fast-growing international design and manufacturing business supplying major retailers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and collaborate with teams in the UK and India.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape innovative products for top UK and European retailers.
- Qualifications: Experience in textile or fashion design, with strong leadership and customer-facing skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester
Hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
Maternity cover 9 month with potential to become permanent
The company: A fast-growing international design and manufacturing business supplying private-label products to major UK and European supermarket, high-street and fashion-led retailers.
Main duties:
- Lead the design and product development of private-label collections, managing customer accounts and projects from concept to production while supporting designers and working with sales, sourcing and manufacturing teams.
The role:
- Lead design and product development for key retail customers
- Develop seasonal concepts, prints, patterns, colour palettes and collections
- Translate customer briefs into commercially successful products
- Present concepts and collections to customers
- Manage licensed and branded projects
- Research fashion, lifestyle and retail trends
- Manage projects from concept through to production
- Review samples, lab dips, strike-offs and approvals
- Work closely with sourcing, product development and manufacturing teams
- Lead and support designers in the UK and India
- Identify new product, design and sustainability opportunities
- Travel in the UK and internationally as required
The candidate:
- Solid experience in textile, fashion or product design
- Design Manager, Senior Designer or similar leadership experience
- Essential: previous experience working with UK supermarkets
- High-street and fashion-led retail experience highly desirable
- Private-label design experience
- Strong customer-facing and presentation skills
- Strong print, pattern, colour and textile knowledge
- Licensed or branded product experience advantageous
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
- Good understanding of product development and manufacturing
- Commercially aware with an understanding of retail price points
- Trend-focused, creative and confident
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Personable, collaborative and confident managing a team
The salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Design Manager – Private Label in Manchester employer: French Selection UK Careers
As a well-established international organisation in the B2B logistics sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values employee growth and development. Our London location offers hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package, including a profit share scheme and healthcare, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in logistics.
Contact Details:
French Selection UK Careers Recruitment Team
