Talent Guardian

Talent Guardian is working with a well-established and growing toy company in Worcestershire to recruit a Mid-Weight Product Designer for their Product Development team. This is a great opportunity to join a creative, commercially focused business designing engaging toys for global markets. The role involves developing innovative toy concepts from initial idea through to pre-production. It suits a strong visual communicator with excellent illustration skills, strong design fundamentals, and a passion for creating playful, commercially viable products while collaborating with internal teams and international manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the Head of Product Development and the wider design team to create innovative, market-leading toy concepts. Develop concepts into production-ready designs, including CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and detailed product specifications. Produce high-quality visuals, illustrations, and graphic assets to communicate design intent clearly and effectively. Apply knowledge of toy manufacturing processes, particularly plastics (e.g. injection moulding, blow moulding). Design with strong commercial awareness, ensuring products meet cost targets while maintaining quality, safety, and play value. Create presentation and promotional assets to support product launches and internal reviews. Collaborate with licensors and global brand partners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and creative standards. Support the development and refinement of existing toy ranges. Coordinate projects across UK and international offices, as well as external suppliers and manufacturers. Support compliance, testing, and pre-production processes. Manage timelines, key milestones, and stage-gate reviews to ensure on-time delivery. Essential Skills & Experience At least 4 years experience in a similar product or toy design role. Degree in Product Design or a related creative discipline. A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, concept development, and polished execution. Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD. Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Excellent visual communication skills, with a keen eye for form, colour, character, and layout. Highly motivated, detail-focused, and passionate about toy design. A positive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humour. Apply today!

Talent Guardian are seeking a reliable temporary chef for our client based in Poole. The dates we are looking for staff to cover are: Saturday 7th of March: 5-9pm Saturday 28th of March: 5-9pm Saturday 4th April: 5-9pm Saturday 11th April: 5-9pm Responsibilities Prepare and deliver high-quality food in a busy kitchen environment Confidently manage your section during service Be customer-facing when required, engaging with customers in a friendly, bubbly manner Work flexibly between the kitchen and on the road as needed Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards Skills & Requirements At least 2-3 years experience working in a fast-paced kitchen Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (essential) Full, clean UK driving licence is preferred to be able to get to site Comfortable speaking with customers and representing the business Flexible, reliable, and adaptable Additional qualifications are a bonus, not essential Additional information: £16.00 per hour + holiday pay Free onsite parking Uniform provided Free food also provided on shift If you are interested, apply with us today to secure an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

Talent Guardian is partnering with an established brand to recruit a Garment Technologist on an ongoing rolling 6-month maternity cover contract. Based in Poole, this role suits someone with 2 5 years experience in the fashion industry. You ll work closely with design, production, and suppliers to deliver high-quality garments across multiple categories, ensuring excellent fit, quality, and full compliance throughout the development process. Day to day tasks: Translate design concepts into functional garments. Advise on fabric, trim, and construction methods. Conduct fittings and make technical adjustments for optimal fit. Set and maintain quality standards throughout production. Collaborate with offshore suppliers on size grading and specifications. Oversee fabric and garment testing for safety and compliance. Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical solutions. What we ask of you: 2-5 years' experience in a Garment Technologist or similar role. Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and fabric performance. Proficiency in Excel/MS Office. Knowledge of quality control, compliance standards, and testing procedures. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Apply today!

Talent Guardian is partnering with an established brand to recruit a Garment Technologist on an ongoing rolling 6-month maternity cover contract. Based in Poole, this role suits someone with 2 5 years experience in the fashion industry. You ll work closely with design, production, and suppliers to deliver high-quality garments across multiple categories, ensuring excellent fit, quality, and full compliance throughout the development process. Day to day tasks: Translate design concepts into functional garments. Advise on fabric, trim, and construction methods. Conduct fittings and make technical adjustments for optimal fit. Set and maintain quality standards throughout production. Collaborate with offshore suppliers on size grading and specifications. Oversee fabric and garment testing for safety and compliance. Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical solutions. What we ask of you: 2-5 years' experience in a Garment Technologist or similar role. Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and fabric performance. Proficiency in Excel/MS Office. Knowledge of quality control, compliance standards, and testing procedures. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Apply today!

Talent Guardian is partnering with a successful and established fashion brand to recruit a Regional Account Manager , based on the South Coast in Poole. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, lifestyle-led brand with strong momentum and a loyal customer base. You ll be responsible for managing and developing retail accounts across London, the South-East, Suffolk and Norfolk , working closely with independent boutiques, department stores, and select garden centres. As a field-based role, you ll play a key part in strengthening long-term relationships, driving sales performance, and identifying new business opportunities, while acting as a true ambassador for the brand. The role will involve: Managing and growing an established portfolio of retail accounts across your region Developing long-term, strategic relationships with key stockists and stakeholders Conducting range reviews, maintaining brand guidelines, and securing in-store space Delivering in-store training and supporting retail partners to maximise sell-through Achieving seasonal sales targets and contributing to accurate forecasting Proactively identifying and onboarding new stockists Identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts Representing the brand at hotel showrooms and key trade shows during peak sales periods Providing regular feedback on market trends, competitors, and customer insights Collaborating with internal teams, with monthly visits to the Poole head office About you: Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally within fashion or lifestyle retail Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing a field-based territory Commercially minded with a passion for fashion and current retail trends Full UK driving licence What s on offer: £40,000 salary + OTE up to £55,000 Company vehicle and fuel card Remote working with monthly visits to head office £2,000 annual clothing allowance 22 days holiday, rising to 25 with service Monday Friday working hours (9:30am 5:30pm) Genuine career progression within a growing brand If you re an experienced Account Manager who enjoys building strong relationships, driving sales, and working with fashion retailers, we d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Talent Guardian for more information.

Sales Administrator Location: Whitchurch (Office-based, Monday Friday) Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum Talent Guardian is delighted to partner with an established manufacturing company based in Whitchurch, recruiting a Sales Administrator to join their busy and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, customer-focused individual to play a key role in the smooth running of a fast-paced sales office environment. As Sales Administrator, you'll be responsible for managing the complete order process from receipt through to dispatch, providing exceptional customer service, and delivering accurate administrative support across both UK and export markets. Key Responsibilities Receive, process, and validate sales orders, amending where necessary to meet customer and internal requirements Review, release, and cancel sales orders in line with business procedures Respond promptly and professionally to direct telephone calls and email enquiries Set up and maintain accurate customer accounts, records, and pricing information Prepare customer quotations from current price lists with accuracy and efficiency Maintain strong customer focus and consistently deliver a high level of customer service Monitor and check the progress of orders, ensuring any special customer requirements are met Book and coordinate UK and export shipments with relevant carriers and logistics providers Provide general administrative support to the wider sales team Produce and run various reports as required by management What We're Looking For Previous experience in a sales administration or customer service role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment Professional and customer-focused approach Team player with a positive, can-do attitude What's On Offer £28,000-£30,000 per annum Full-time, office-based role Monday to Friday in Whitchurch Friendly and supportive team environment Stable, established manufacturing business with long-term career potential Opportunity to develop skills across UK and export sales administration