Fashion Designer in Manchester Area

Job description

About us:

Figure Clothing is a Manchester based fashion supplier serving both high street and online retailers, with a focus on day-to-evening wear. We are home to two distinctive in-house brands: Frock and Frill and Amelia Rose—renowned for their intricately embellished and finely embroidered dresses. With a strong presence in both the UK and Middle Eastern markets, our designs reflect a blend of contemporary elegance and timeless femininity. We are committed to delivering high-quality premium fashion that resonates with global audiences while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and detail.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and creative Fashion Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, strong knowledge of trends, and a passion for creating original, market-relevant designs. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing fashion collections from initial sketches through to production, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and trend forecasting to identify new styles, fabrics, and techniques.
• Design original CADs and technical packs aligned with brand identity and seasonal direction.
• Select fabrics, colours, trims, and embellishments for each design.
• Collaborate with the merchandising, production, and marketing teams to bring collections to life.
• Attend fittings, oversee prototypes, and make necessary design revisions.
• Manage the design calendar and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
• Present design concepts and mood boards to internal teams and Directors.
• Stay current on industry developments and competitors’ activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in fashion design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Strong sketching, pattern-making, and garment construction knowledge.
• Excellent sense of colour, style, and textiles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Passion for fashion, innovation, and creativity.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working available – 1 day per week from home, following successful completion of the probation period
• 25 days on annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Additional annual leave awarded after 5 years of service, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days
• Flexible working hours within an 8 hour day
• 40% staff discount on our in-house brands: Frock and Frill and Amelia Rose
• Free on-site Parking

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to emma.corfield@figureclothing.co.uk with the subject line “Fashion Designer Application – [Your Name]”.

Salary Dependent on Experience

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English