468 Fashion jobs in the United Kingdom

Course Director: BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy 

Location: UKMC  

Contract: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)   

Salary: Competitive 

Role Summary  

The Course Director will provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy , a values-driven degree designed to prepare future leaders for the global fashion and lifestyle industries. This role involves overseeing the teaching, curriculum development, and delivery of the course, ensuring high-quality student learning experiences and strong graduate outcomes. The Course Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff, and students, ensuring that the curriculum remains up to date, coherent, and aligned with the needs of the industry. 

The Course Director will lead and motivate a team of academics, drawing on a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The post-holder will actively engage in scholarship and industry-related knowledge exchange, addressing contemporary changes in fashion business and strategy. The role also requires collaboration with colleagues across UKMC, Partner University, and industry partners to maintain the academic and professional standing of the programme. 

Key Activities and Responsibilities  

Management and Performance of the Course  

• Take responsibility for the academic performance and quality of the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management and Strategy, responding to key metrics, external examiner feedback, and student evaluations. 
• Lead course team meetings, course committees, and prepare for examination boards. 
• Undertake day-to-day course management including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, and assessment design and administration. 
• Ensure effective arrangements for recruitment, admissions, timetabling, induction, and ongoing student engagement, working closely with administrative and academic colleagues. 
• Maintain strong professional links with the fashion and lifestyle industries, embedding contemporary practice, ethical leadership, and sustainability into the course. 
• Manage the course across multiple delivery modes, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate support in place. 
• Support the engagement, retention, and progression of students to ensure high levels of attainment and employability outcomes. 
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure academic staff on the course receive appropriate training, mentoring, and support. 

Curriculum Development  

• Contribute to the development, review, and innovation of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry trends, sustainability, and values-based management. 
• Lead on course validation, accreditation, and monitoring activities. 
• Support cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, fostering collaboration with creative and business-focused courses. 

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment  

• Manage the overall teaching and assessment programme on the course. 
• Take lead responsibility for implementing the College’s teaching, learning, and assessment policies at course level. 
• Enhance students’ learning experiences by integrating digital technologies, innovative pedagogy, and practice-based learning. 
• Embed project-based learning and placement opportunities, ensuring students are equipped with both creative and financial management skills. 

Quality Assurance  

• Produce annual course monitoring reports and contribute to quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement. 
• Promote and maintain high academic and professional standards in teaching, delivery, and assessment. 
• Monitor student progress and achievement, ensuring records are maintained and actions are taken to address any gaps. 
• Ensure compliance with expectations of the OfS, partner university regulations, and wider sector standards. 

Other Duties  

• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the College that are consistent with the nature of the role. 

Requirements  

Qualifications and Education  

• Essential: A relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification in fashion business, management, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. 
• Essential: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve this during probation). 
• Desirable: PhD or other higher research qualification. 
• Desirable: Teaching qualification (PGCert or equivalent) – successful candidates without one will be supported to complete this in post. 

Knowledge and Skills  

• Essential: Commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse experiences of students. 
• Essential: Ability to motivate colleagues and work collaboratively with staff, students, and external partners. 
• Essential: Ability to design, deliver, and assess at degree level, with an understanding of values-based approaches to management. 
• Essential: Knowledge of assessment practice and feedback in higher education. 
• Essential: Strong professional networks within the fashion or lifestyle industries. 
• Essential: Excellent organisational, workload management, and communication skills. 
• Essential: Competence with IT and digital learning technologies. 
• Essential: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Desirable: Recognised authority in fashion management, strategy, or ethical business practices. 
• Desirable: Ability to develop and mentor academic colleagues to achieve shared goals. 

Experience  

• Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, preferably with widening participation students. 
• Experience of course leadership and managing academic teams, curriculum, and quality assurance processes. 
• Experience of teaching and/or professional practice in fashion business, management, or strategy. 
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or industry practice relevant to fashion management and strategy, with an emphasis on ethics and sustainability. 
• Experience of effective resource and time management. 
• Experience of resolving complex or confidential matters in line with institutional policy. 
• Experience of contributing to long-term planning and course development. 

Calling All Fashion Visionaries!

Fashion Designer | Full Time | £26,000–30,000 | Salford, Manchester

Are you the kind of person who scrolls ASOS like it’s Pinterest, has 27 mood boards on your phone, and knows what’s trending before it even lands on TikTok? Then we want YOU.

We don’t just follow trends—we set them. We’re looking for a Fashion Designer who lives and breathes Gen Z style and wants to leave their mark on the fast fashion scene. If you’ve got a killer eye for detail, silhouettes, colour palettes, and fabrics—and you’re ready to take a hands-on role across the full design journey—keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing:

From trend-spotting on socials to building collections that turn heads.

Research and predict what’s next for our Gen Z audience

Build banging mood boards and concept ranges

Design CADs that scream ‘add to cart’

Work across multi-product ranges (bonus points if you’re a denim queen/king)

Pick fabrics, trims, colours—yes, you’ll get hands-on

Work closely with buying, sales, and production to make sure your designs actually sell

Approve samples, shape collections, and basically bring the vibes

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years in fashion or apparel design (fast fashion? Even better.)
• Portfolio that shows you get the Gen Z girl and her wardrobe
• Obsessed with fashion and have your finger on the TikTok pulse
• Pro at CAD and Adobe Suite
• Solid understanding of construction and fabrication
• Confident, creative, and so organised
• Bonus: denim design experience = 100% bonuses

Please note we can only consider applicants who have at least 1 years experience in designing womenswear. This is essential for the role.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

We’re not about burnout culture. We believe creativity thrives when you do…

Flexible start times—because not everyone’s a 8am person

One work-from-home day a week (loungewear encouraged)

No weekends. No late nights. No nonsense.

A genuinely supportive, collaborative team who value your ideas

A salary that reflects your impact (£6k–£3 )

Ready to Make Moves?

Slide into our inbox with your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter that shows us your vibe:

Let’s design the future of fast fashion—together.

Womenswear Buyer

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

North Yorkshire - Hybrid and Flexible Working

£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Love womenswear? Ready to own your buying category and make your mark?

This much‑loved, long‑standing retailer is searching for a talented Womenswear Buyer to shape ranges that inspire a loyal, style‑savvy customer base.

Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll join an established, supportive team with full autonomy to plan, source, develop and deliver stunning womenswear collections – all at the right cost, right time, and right place to maximise sales. Your role will directly influence the look and feel of the brand in‑store and online, making you a key player in its continued success story.

What You’ll Bring

- Proven sourcing experience across womenswear

- Sharp negotiation skills with a commercial and creative mindset

- The ability to balance trend, quality, and margin without compromise

- Experience planning and delivering a profitable range strategy

- Buyer‑level experience, or you’re a confident Junior Buyer ready to step up

The Offer

- Hybrid / flexible working

- Full ownership of your category

- Work with a passionate, fashion‑forward team

- Opportunity to make a visible impact in a trusted retail brand

If you’re ready to take the reins and deliver womenswear ranges that delight customers season after season, apply now to Nadine Tipping with your CV, current salary, and package details.

WOULD YOU RELOACTE FOR THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? … IF SO READ ON …

Senior Buyer Ladieswear & Ladieswear Buyer wanted for a leading fashion retailers in the UK.

Competitive salary plus a relocation package.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A LADIESWEAR FASHION BUYER OR SENIOR BUYER

As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for developing, sourcing and delivering an on- trend and commercially focused range, whilst driving profit and enhancing the brand position. You will support the Buying Director and Head of Buying in the development and delivery of the Buying Strategy whilst maintaining strong, professional relationships with existing suppliers to ensure consistent quality and service whilst negotiating new supplier agreements to achieve profitable pricing and delivery terms

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Planning and building a commercially balanced range, whilst achieving margin targets as set by company;
• Drives regular product reviews, ensuring coordination across departments in terms of trends, looks and colour palettes.
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment constructions and the whole buying process with a strong print eye. (More a skill/experience)
• Operates an effective and timely product sign off process, in line with the critical path and planning cycle;
• Leading ladieswear in driving trend-led collections with the right level newness/fashion/trend.
• Takes responsibility for maximising profit on the department through strong negotiation and development of global supplier relations;
• Trade the department and analyse relevance of new and emerging trends for the brand and plan accordingly.
• Works collaboratively with the merchandising team to monitor and control trade, in order to ensure stock turn, margin targets and profit levels are achieved;

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A LADIESWEAR FASHION BUYER

Candidate skills and experience

• Working as a Buyer level in a ladieswear fashion retailer.
• Dress buying experience would desired
• Proven track record of developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that exceed sales/ profit targets
• Deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction and the whole buying process with a strong print eye.
• A passion for trends who excels in delivering trend inspiring fashion to the high street
• Experienced in negotiating with suppliers for a competitive cost and lead times.

To hear more about this fabulous position for a confidential discussion send your CV now.

• Analyze sales performance data and identify key trends.
• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies.
• Plan product assortments and manage inventory levels.
• Forecast sales and plan stock requirements.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing, and visual merchandising teams.
• Prepare reports and present merchandising plans to management.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Optimize product placement and promotions to drive sales.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in fashion merchandising or retail buying.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail KPIs and sales performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and merchandising software.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and the retail market.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

What is the role

The Fashion Copywriter provides an essential role in the day-to-day running of the website and marketing activities. Working between LongTallSally & PixieGirl they will execute tasks which provide the basis of an e-commerce website. Working closely with the Trading Co-Ordinators and marketing team in orde
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• Developing and executing strategic merchandising plans aligned with brand objectives and seasonal collections.
• Analysing sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and inform merchandising decisions.
• Planning and managing product assortments for all retail formats, ensuring optimal product mix and stock levels.
• Collaborating with buying, marketing, and visual merchandising teams to create cohesive and compelling product presentations.
• Managing inventory flow, stock replenishment, and in-season markdown strategies to maximise sell-through and profitability.
• Creating visual merchandising guidelines and ensuring consistent brand execution across all touchpoints.
• Monitoring and reporting on key merchandising KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Managing relationships with external visual merchandising agencies and suppliers where applicable.
• Staying abreast of the latest fashion trends and retail merchandising best practices.
• Ensuring a seamless and inspiring customer shopping experience through effective product display and organisation.

Lead Fashion Designer

Part-time, 24 Hours per week

* Please include a portfolio or your application will not be considered *

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role required.

Position is not open to current students.

About Haus of Mclees

Haus of Mclees is an e-commerce swimwear and festival wear brand located in Notting Hill, London. We specialise in women’s swimwear, bespoke hand beaded tops, and festival outfits. Every garment we create reflects our commitment to ethical practices, slow fashion, and high quality.

Our swimwear collection has reversible aspects, promoting conscious consumption. We utilise ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes in order to minimise our carbon footprint. Our custom-made beaded tops and festival outfits are tailored to be perfect for the wearer and designed to make a statement. 

Our vision at Haus of Mclees is to empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness, celebrate their bodies, and express themselves authentically through fashion. We believe in creating a world where clothing is not just a means of covering up but a tool for self-confidence, empowerment, and positive change. 

Position Overview

Haus of Mclees is seeking a skilled and passionate Assistant Fashion Designer to work alongside our CEO and design team. You will play a key role in assisting with the creation and development of our swimwear and occasion-wear lines, offering your skills and knowledge across all areas of fashion design, from conception to production. This position will offer a comprehensive and in-depth view of the inner workings of a young fashion company. You will gain insight and showcase your experience across all design and product development areas of the brand. The ideal candidate should not only possess the skills needed to successfully develop new collections, but should also be eager to grow with the company as we expand our offerings. This role is varied and will provide a comprehensive view of how a fashion company is developed. This role will offer you the chance to make meaningful contributions to product development, design and creative outputs while allowing for ample opportunity to showcase your personal creative vision. We are offering a part-time working schedule with potential to become full-time and look forward to hearing from all prospective candidates. 

Please include your portfolio and all relevant work examples within your application. 

Your Skills

• 2+ years experience working within a similar role 
• Undergraduate degree in fashion design or closely related field 
• Experience with swimwear design and production is preferred but not required
• Strong ability to create detailed and highly accurate tech packs requiring little to no clarification from manufacturer
• Skilled at creating highly accurate and detailed CAD sketches
• Highly skilled in pattern making, pattern grading, and creating custom pattern blocks
• Experienced and highly skilled in working with stretch materials
• Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator)
• Full proficiency in procreate
• Very strongly skilled at hand sewing and machine sewing 
• Experience working with stainless steel chain and other metals
• Skilled at pattern making
• Skilled in garment production
• Strong time management
• Highly organised
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Adaptable to different tasks and work environments 
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a young brand, sharing new ideas and knowledge
• Able to communicate ideas with clarity
• Eye for detail 
• Keen interest in fashion and design
• Possess a strong interest in the current fashion industry
• Ability to face challenges head-on in a fast paced environment 
• Ability to simultaneously work on different projects 
• Experience working with factories and manufacturers 

Key Responsibilities

• Available to work in studio 3 days per week
• Create detailed and precise tech packs to present to team and manufacturer
• Create detailed CAD sketches for new collections 
• Developing new samples in studio using machine and hand sewing techniques 
• Develop made-to-order and special order products using machine and hand sewing techniques
• Follow design guidelines creating consistent and accurate patterns
• Assist in communication with production and manufacturers 
• Work alongside team to design and create new concepts, collections and products 
• Work with team to develop and produce hand beaded pieces 
• Work closely with team to ensure designs are cohesive with brand and visuals 
• Research and take into consideration new trends based on season and social factors when developing new collections and designs
• Work under time limits in order to meet deadlines
• Create trend and inspiration boards when required
• Support in collecting new materials, development and usage of new or more desirable techniques based on task
• Ability to work across multiple product types with a variety of specific technical requirements.
• Provide accurate information on all products 
• Understanding and adhering to manufacturer time constraints and relations
• Sourcing and finding information on materials which are suitable for current collections and pieces in the current design process. 
• Ensure that workspace is tidy, following basic housekeeping and clerical tasks
• Supporting everyday design and concept operations, assisting CEO and design team

(Please note that additional duties may be required within reason, based on the discretion of the lead designer.)

This is an in person role and your presence is required 3 days/ 24 hours per week at our Notting Hill studio.  

Please submit CV, portfolio, cover letter and all work experience which you may find relevant before applications close.

Haus of Mclees is an equal opportunity employer.