16 Fashion jobs in Wigan

About the role:

The Senior Fashion Designer leads the creative direction of collections, ensuring brand consistency across all ranges. This role works cross-functionally with key departments —including buying, marketing, and garment technology — to drive commercial success while mentoring and developing junior members of the design team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Set the overall creative direction and vision for collections, ensuring consistency with brand strategy and long-term goals

• Lead seasonal concept development, including shoot concepts and storytelling

• Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives

• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction

• Lead high-level supplier relationships and negotiate key developments independently

• Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities

• Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects

• Collaborate with senior members (Buying, Marketing, Merchandising) to align creative direction

• Lead design reviews and present collections to leadership with clear rationale and vision

• React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through

Requirements

·    Extensive experience in fashion design, with a strong track record of designing commercially successful womenswear collections

·    Demonstrated ability to set and lead creative direction across multiple product categories, with a deep understanding of brand identity and customer profile

·    Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing, coaching, and developing junior designers

·    Proven experience conducting market and trend research, with the ability to translate insights into commercially relevant, brand-aligned collections.

·    Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and confident in producing high-quality CADs, moodboards, and presentation materials.

·    Strong technical skills in garment construction and product development, including creating and reviewing detailed tech packs and prototypes

·    Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing high-level vendor relationships with confidence and professionalism

·    Confident in presenting collections and design rationale to leadership and cross-functional teams

·    Excellent organisational and project management skills — able to manage multiple deadlines, oversee the critical path, and balance creative output with business priorities

·    Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams (Buying, Merchandising, Garment Tech, Marketing), ensuring alignment at all stages of the design and development process

·    Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with a forward-thinking, trend-led design approach

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

About the role:

The Junior Fashion Designer supports the development of collections that align with the brand’s creative vision. Working closely with senior designers, this role involves both creative and technical responsibilities, as well as coordination across production and development teams.

Your Responsibilities:

·    Assist in designing styles and seasonal collections under the direction of the lead designer.

·    Create accurate CAD drawings and tech packs for sampling and production.

·    Collaborate with the Garment Technician to develop first samples and blocks, contributing to fit improvements and

·    problem-solving during fit sessions.

·    Conduct trend and competitor research using online platforms, retail analysis, and market insights.

·    Attend fittings and assist in implementing revisions based on feedback.

·    Track and manage sample development timelines, ensuring key approvals are met on schedule.

·    Maintain an organised sample room and design studio environment.

·    Delegate tasks to interns or work experience placements when appropriate.

·    Proactively monitor the critical path to help meet design and production deadlines.

·    Liaise with the buying team to ensure timely delivery and approval of samples.

·    Demonstrate a solid understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.

·    Present design concepts and collection updates to the wider team when required.

Requirements

·    Previous experience in a design and trend led Womenswear brand

·    Relevant degree or qualification in Fashion Design or a related discipline.

·    A strong portfolio showcasing creative research, concept development, and technical skills.

·    Proficient in  Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop

·    Exceptional taste and creativity levels, understanding the competitive landscape

·    A strong team player and considerate of colleagues

·    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

·    Strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a hands on attitude and great time management skills

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

About the role:

The Assistant Fashion Designer plays a key support role within the design team, contributing to the creative and technical development of collections. Working closely with designers, this entry-level position involves assisting with research, sample organisation, and preparation of design materials to help bring concepts to life.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with trend research, color story development, fabric sourcing, and trim selection
• Support the creation and maintenance of tech packs and CADs under the guidance of the Designer or Senior Designer
• Organise and manage fabric swatches, trims, and sample archives
• Help prepare mood boards, presentation materials, and resources for design meetings and fittings
• Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers to follow up on samples and materials
• Maintain an understanding of the design calendar, critical path, and range development deadlines
• Provide hands-on support during fittings, taking notes and ensuring feedback is recorded accurately.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or qualification in Fashion Design or a related discipline
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative research, concept development, and technical skills
• Proficient in  Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong organisational skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Attention to detail, particularly in documenting fit notes and preparing accurate tech packs
• Strong hand drawing and sketching ability as well as technical drawings
• Confident in hand and machine sewing, sample making experience beneficial
• Ability to understand creative direction and concepts
• A team player, supporting and collaborating with other team members
• Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box and an eye for detail

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies that align with brand identity and seasonal campaigns.
• Create impactful window displays and in-store visual merchandising layouts to attract and engage customers.
• Plan and execute the merchandising of new collections, ensuring optimal product placement and presentation.
• Work closely with store managers and sales teams to ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising standards.
• Monitor stock levels and collaborate with inventory teams to ensure product availability for displays.
• Stay updated on the latest fashion trends, competitor activities, and visual merchandising techniques.
• Conduct store visits to assess visual standards, provide feedback, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Manage the budget for visual merchandising materials and fixtures.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising principles and best practices.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation across all allocated stores.

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, preferably within the fashion retail industry.
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, colour theory, and spatial planning.
• Excellent creative and artistic flair, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) for creating visual concepts and mock-ups is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, balancing creative tasks with operational requirements.
• Flexibility to travel to different store locations as required.
• A passion for fashion and retail.
• Experience with visual merchandising software or tools is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales through effective visual displays.

• Drive store sales performance to meet and exceed targets.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently met and exceeded.
• Manage store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and stock management.
• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards to create an attractive store environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock takes.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure adequate store coverage.
• Control store expenses and P&L, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Build strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues effectively and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to company-wide initiatives and provide feedback from the front line.
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in remote team meetings and contribute to strategic discussions with regional management.

• Proven experience in a retail management role, preferably within fashion or apparel.
• Demonstrated success in driving sales and achieving targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A passion for fashion and a good understanding of current trends.
• Proficiency in using POS systems and retail management software.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required by store operations.
• Good understanding of stock management and visual merchandising principles.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team structure.
• Customer-centric approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Sports & Fashion Apparel Buyer- Manchester - 50-65,000 - Athleisure & Footwear

We are hiring a Sports & Fashion Apparel Buyer to drive Sports and Fashion Own Brand Apparel strategy and delivery of business goals, both in the UK and globally. Working closely with Product Creation, the Commercial Team and Buying Functions, you will be responsible for ensuring best in class Own Brand product to service own site, DTC sites and wholesale partners.

Responsibilities

• Working with key stakeholders across the business, support the Head of Global Product Management in the development and implementation of a complete Own Brand Strategy for each Own Brand. (across multiple seasons/years).

• Responsible for delivering clearly defined seasonal product briefs to the Product Creation Team relevant to target consumers for the business, UK Wholesale and International Wholesale/Franchise partners.

• Ensure product is meeting all channel needs throughout the design/development phase.

• Responsible for launch of products to all channels.

• Responsible for management and process of Wholesale/Distributor SMU programmes and requests.

• Be a key part of a 'Trend' team within the business to identify new brand opportunities and current own brand category extensions.

• Support the Legal Team with input and feedback on trademark registration requirements.

• Lead the development of direct reports through continuous coaching and implementation of HR tools (PDPs, Check-Ins etc).

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Sports Fashion and High Street Fashion Buying/Product roles is essential, demonstrating strong Leadership skills.

• Excellent internal and external relationship builder.

• Global experience preferred.

• Clear understanding and experience of working with and developing apparel brands / seasonal collections.

• Strong multi-market research, product category and range creation skills.

• Critical understanding of market trends, price points and competitive landscape to ensure brands and product collections remain consumer relevant.

• Experience in creating and delivering strategies.

• Forward thinker and reactive to market situations to ensure the customer stays ahead of our competition and meets target consumer demands.

• International travel will be a requirement for the role.

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Sports & Fashion Apparel Buyer- Manchester - 50-65,000 - Athleisure & Footwear

We are hiring a Sports & Fashion Apparel Buyer to drive Sports and Fashion Own Brand Apparel strategy and delivery of business goals, both in the UK and globally. Working closely with Product Creation, the Commercial Team and Buying Functions, you will be responsible for ensuring best in class Own Brand product to servic.

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