Designer · Manchester HQ

Club L London Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in Manchester seeks a creative Designer to join their growing design team. You will research and develop collections, create moodboards, and be involved in sourcing fabrics and trimmings. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in ladieswear design, particularly with dresses and occasion wear, and possesses good technical skills to create detailed tech packs. The company offers various perks including flexible working hours, a bonus scheme, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity policy

Free snacks, drinks & treats

Social events

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in fashion design, preferably in a luxury or slow-fashion environment.
• Experience in designing ladieswear, particularly dresses and occasion wear.
• Strong technical skills for creating detailed tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Research and create moodboards and fabric stories for collections.
• Design across multiple product categories and present work to management.
• Collaborate with Garment Tech and Pattern Cutters to ensure quality.

Skills

Creative design

Fabric knowledge

Technical pack creation

Adobe software

Collaboration

Trend research

Job description

About Us

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.

From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.

The Role

We are looking for a creative Designer to join the growing design team at Club L London.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Research, develop and create moodboards, colour palettes and fabric stories for upcoming collections.
• Source and develop new fabrications, techniques and trimmings, applying expert understanding across all fabric bases and garment constructions.
• Design across multi-product categories, identifying key shapes for the season and key product opportunities.
• Present your work in sign offs/meetings to Managers & CEO.
• Create technical packs for your designs including information on construction, measurements, fabrication & trimmings.
• Work closely with the Garment Tech team and Pattern Cutters during the design development stage to ensure optimum execution of first samples.
• Attend fit sessions to ensure designs are executed according to the techpack and to the Club L London standards.
• Manage all sample queries from suppliers during sample development stage.
• Plan and work closely with in-house Merch teams, collaborating to create fresh product and collections in line with key trading periods.
• Involvement in Trade, Critical Path and Process meetings etc.
• Build key relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Partake in sourcing trips and inspiration trips nationally and overseas.

More about you

• At least 4 years' experience, preferably within slow-fashion/luxury environment
• Multi-product ladieswear experience and/or focus on dresses/occasionwear
• Specialities (e.g. tailoring, swimwear, curve/petite, embroidery/embellishment etc) are also encouraged
• Understanding of the brand's handwriting and ability to adapt design skills to this
• Good technical experience for creating techpacks
• Sound understanding of design software (e.g. Adobe platforms)
• Able to demonstrate Club L's key values: collaboration, creativity and confidence

What's on offer?

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity policy
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events
• Sick Pay