Designer

Designer | Multi-Product | £35,000 - £45,000 | South West | Lifestyle Brand

We're partnering with a well-established and fast-growing lifestyle brand to recruit a talented Designer across multi-product categories. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that combines stability with strong growth momentum.

With over 8 new stores launched last year and a further 5 already planned for 2026, alongside continued success across e-commerce, wholesale partnerships, and concessions, this is a brand with real scale and ambition.

This role offers genuine autonomy to own multiple categories, making it ideal for a creative and commercially aware designer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Role:

As a Designer, you'll work closely with your wider design team and build a strong partnership with Buying to create commercially successful, trend-led ranges.

You'll take ownership of your categories, driving product from concept through to final execution, with a strong focus on both innovation and protecting best sellers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the design team while forming a strong working relationship with Buying
• Proactively research and interpret emerging trends and market movements
• Maintain a strong awareness of the competitive landscape and customer preferences
• Confidently "move on" best sellers, evolving product while protecting core successes
• Introduce and deliver new, exciting product in partnership with your buyer
• Build and design cohesive, commercial ranges across multiple categories
• Create clear, detailed tech packs for the supply base
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure right-first-time sampling
• Develop and strengthen relationships with both new and existing suppliers
• Source new fabrics and trims each season
• Conduct regular competitor and newness shopping to identify opportunities
• Analyse trade data and translate insights into actionable design decisions
• Work to agreed option counts alongside Buying and Merchandising
• Support fit sessions where required

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience within apparel design
• Experience designing across multi-product categories
• Strong understanding of building commercially successful ranges
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, curious mindset with a strong eye for product and detail

Why Join?

• Be part of a stable, secure, and growing lifestyle brand
• Opportunity to take real ownership and autonomy across categories
• Join a business with exciting expansion plans across retail and digital
• Work in a collaborative environment with clear opportunities for growth

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