Junior Apparel Designer

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

Due to continued company growth we are excited to say we are now recruiting for a Junior Sportswear Apparel Designer to join our Design Team here at Castore. This role will be working on multi product apparel and graphics for teams/sports within our portfolio and joining a very handson selfmotivated design team. This is a great opportunity for a design graduate/assistant to join a leading British sports brand to grow and further their career.

Roles & Responsibilities

Assisting the design team and Design manager with trend research creative direction colour palettes and team research.

Supporting the creating and developing of artworks and trims for ranges.

Creating external and internal range catalogues liaising with multiple departments as well as Partners.

Work with the team to help create design packs for the PD team and factories.

Work with the product development team to ensure design pack updates are amended efficiently and correctly.

Assist in design meetings with Design managers to ensure design sign off before shown to senior management for range sign off.

Support in merchandising the boardroom for key customer meetings working with PD to ensure the best samples/products are being showcased.

Time management to ensure all ranges and key dates are hit that are within the critical paths.

Skills & Qualities

We are looking for a selfmotivated proactive individual with a keen interest in sportswear and high street fashion/graphics. Previous experience and an interest in sport would be advantageous.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Modern city centre offices in Manchester

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs

A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount