Designer

Description:

Norlanka Manufacturing is seeking a talented and creative Kidswear / Babywear Designer to join our growing and dynamic team in Leicester. We specialise in designing multi-product children’s and baby clothing, and we're looking for a designer who can bring innovation, creativity, and passion to our team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity with both office and remote work flexibility.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Design multi-product kidswear and/or babywear for a broad range of UK retailers and brands.

- Collaborate with the design team to create seasonal collections aligned with the latest trends.

- Work proactively on product development, adapting to market changes and customer demands.

- Create detailed technical packs for production, ensuring accuracy in designs and clear specifications.

- Present designs and concepts to customers in a clear and professional manner.

- Confidently translate trend research to inform customer-specific designs.

- Work on proprietary brand development, conceptualising new capsule collections for incremental growth.

- Collaborate with our overseas design and production teams to ensure design intent is maintained through to finished products.

**Key Skills & Qualifications**

- 2-3 years of experience working for a supplier and/or retailer in a relevant design role.

- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

- Deep understanding of trend forecasting, fabric innovation, and product development.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in customer-facing situations.

- Ability to create precise, detailed technical packs.

- Experience in brand concept work preferred, but not essential.