Designer

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Apr 14, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

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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