Designer (Ladies, swimwear)
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a movement maker Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities
Here is what you need to know about the job:
We are LF Fashion a proud member of the Li & Fung family we are a global leader in the design development and sourcing of consumer goods for the fashion and apparel industry.With over 115 years of supply chain expertise our operations encompass everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. Our unique approach of working As One allows us to integrate diverse sectors of the retail market efficiently and effectively.
The Designer will play a crucial role in creating innovative and commercially viable ladies swimwear collections that meet the needs of high-street fashion brands.
As a key member of the design team this role requires a blend of creative vision technical expertise and strong organisational skills to collaborate effectively with the design team account managers offshore product development teams and clients.
The Swimwear Designer will contribute to seasonal collections focusing on trends in colour fabric and micro-trends while ensuring that the end products align with market demands.
Why this role is exciting:
- Specialise in ladies swimwear design from concept to production swimsuits bikinis beachwear and cover-ups.
- Work As One with crossfunctional teams clients and offshore partners to deliver commercially strong trend-led collections.
- Influence fabric and fit decisions using technical know-how of swim fabrics (Lycra polyamide blends linings performance finishes UV/chlorine resistance) and swim construction.
What youll do:
- Create original ontrend ladies swimwear designs and translate them into sketches technical flats and digital illustrations.
- Develop seasonal palettes fabrics trims and microtrends for swimwear ranges.
- Produce clear tech packs and guide offshore product development teams to deliver accurate samples.
- Run fittings and refine fit/comfort for multiple body shapes and size ranges.
- Test and evaluate materials for durability performance and suitability in swimwear.
- Collaborate closely with account managers clients factories and quality control to ensure design intent and production quality.
- Monitor samples resolve quality issues and support smooth production handover.
What were looking for:
- Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- Proven experience designing swimwear or intimate apparel for highstreet brands.
- Strong technical knowledge of swim fabrics construction and manufacturing processes.
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with 3D design tools is a plus.
- Experience producing tech packs and managing offshore development teams.
- Excellent communication organisational skills and a proactive problemsolving mindset.
- A creative portfolio that demonstrates swimwear design fit work and technical competence.
Perks & Culture:
- Work within a large collaborative global network with proven supplychain strengths.
- Opportunity to own swim ranges that reach major highstreet retailers.
- Fastpaced creative environment where commercial thinking meets design innovation.
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If this sounds like you Apply Now!
As an equal opportunity employer we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender age religion marital status race sexual orientation disability disease pregnancy or trade union and/or political affiliation and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organizations Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Adobe Indesign
