Junior Designer - Childrenswear

Job description

We are working closely with a leading fashion supplier and are looking to recruit a talented Assistant / Junior Childrenswear Designer to join their growing design team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious designer to develop their career within a fast-paced, commercial fashion environment, working across a broad range of childrenswear categories.

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Based in Manchester, you will support the design team across girls' and boys' apparel , covering baby, toddler, younger and older age ranges. You will have the opportunity to work across woven, jersey and leisurewear , developing trend-led and commercial product for leading customers.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

Supporting the wider design team in developing trend-led and commercially focused childrenswear collections
Creating and developing CADs, colourways, artwork and design concepts across girls' and boys' product
Working across woven, jersey and leisurewear categories
Keeping up to date with childrenswear trends, colours, fabrics, prints and key commercial directions
Supporting the development of product across baby, toddler, younger and older age ranges
Preparing presentations and product information for customer meetings
Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and factories throughout the development process
Supporting the team with samples, amendments and product development from initial concept through to final production

Person Specification:

Previous experience within a childrenswear design xohmjla role, ideally at Assistant or Junior Designer level
A genuine passion for childrenswear fashion and an interest in current trends and emerging product
Good knowledge of childrenswear across baby, toddler, younger and older age ranges
Strong CAD skills and good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Creative, commercially aware and able to translate trends into relevant product ideas
Organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative approach

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2026

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