Our client are market leaders in the supply of Hosiery, Underwear & Loungewear to global retailers. They currently design, supply, promote & distribute for a number of licenced global brands and own label brands. they now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands.

Merchandiser - The Role:  

• To be the principal contact for the business in relation to all things involving the progress of contracts placed in the factory. Progression to delivery on time is the key element.
• Raising contracts on Sage & sending to the factory.
• Receiving in customer PO’s & conversion of stock contracts in progress.
• Progression of each contract documented via the Critical Path process to ensure hand over dates are met.
• Weekly CP session with each factory, with a pre-agenda & post-agenda.
• Receiving in & checking packing lists & invoices & handing over to Finance. 
• Having a complete understanding of each customers requirements for freight movement.
• Liaison with freight forwarders for FOB shipments & obtaining the best price & sailing times to achieve the customer delivery date.
• Ensure data input to Sage is accurately maintained.
• Attend internal customer focussed meetings to provide key dates.
• Building relationships with each factory to ensure our contracts are delivered on time.
• Weekly FO review to ensure data input accuracy is maintained.
• BI reporting.
• Create & maintain factory manuals.
• Scheduling and monitoring inbound freight into the warehouse.

Merchandiser - The Candidate: 

• Must have previous experience in a similar role and able to manage all orders from sales to shipment across multiple factories in multiple locations. 
• Demonstrable man-management skills and experience. 
• Excellent reporting/Excel skills which must include V lookups, graph maintenance and someone who can interrogate data.
• Strong critical path manager with great communication skills at all levels. 
• A self-starter and great team player.
• Must be based in the office full time. 

Merchandiser - The Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays including 'summer Fridays' 

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Our client is a  fast growing business and are also Europe's largest licensed apparel and accessories suppliers to high street and online fashion retailers. They have over 22 years of experience in the licensing industry and have considerable knowledge and contacts within the licensing arena, that enables them to stay at the forefront of the licensing industry. They have a comprehensive portfolio of key global brands covering everything from babywear to kids to adult on daywear, nightwear, outerwear, essentials, swimwear and accessories including bags, hats, gloves, watches, umbrellas, jewellery and footwear.
They are now looking for an apparel fashion designer with good Graphic/CAD skills. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving fast paced company with excellent future prospects, during a period of growth.

Fashion Apparel Designer with Graphic skills  - The Role: 

• Work on garment and graphic design techniques across all major licenses for multi product apparel
• Create concepts for graphics of new collection launches
• Compiling trend research from inspirational shopping trips that can be shared across the business
• Present to buyers
• Prepare artwork files and putting sampling into work with overseas factories
• Create tech packs
• To present print trends/ graphics to the design team
• Continuous trend research

Fashion Apparel Designer with Graphic skills  - The Candidate:

• You will have a fashion design related degree
• Licensing experience advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of garment construction and print techniques.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to maintain all deadlines and prioritise your workload
• Creative flair whilst understanding price restraints to drive fashion direction is essential.
• Enjoy working in a team but equally be self-disciplined in solo projects

Fashion Apparel Designer with Graphic skills - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience

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Our client is a long established and leading manufacturer and supplier of own brand and licensed character nightwear, underwear, hosiery and socks across men’s, ladies and children’s wear. With the addition of babywear and accessories.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Designer/Design Manager to join this successful design team within a fast-paced environment.

Senior Designer/Design Manager - The Role:

• Hands on Designer - Designing ranges based on seasonal trends for several high street stores but also ability to manage a team in line with business objectives.
• Using digital drawing skills to create commercial graphics and print repeats.
• Create detailed CADS and tech packs.
• Create specs & ensure all details are correct.
• Working directly with overseas factories.
• Seasonal Trend research and presentation packs.
• Liaising with Far East factories to ensure samples arrive inhouse on time.
• Creating designs, technical packs and mood boards.
• Create artworks in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Updating Excel spreadsheets to log and track samples & fabric developments.
• Researching trends, key fabrics and imagery research & creating moodboards.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the internal team & external suppliers.

Senior Designer/Design Manager – The candidate:

• Must have 5 years plus experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Exceptional communication and team working skills.
• Have strong hand & digital drawing skills to create graphics & print repeats.
• Management experience

Senior Designer/Design Manager - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience with early finish Fridays

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Our client is a long established, leading manufacturer and supplier of own brand and licensed character nightwear, underwear, hosiery and socks across men’s, ladies and children’s wear. With the addition of babywear and accessories.  
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Sales Account Manager to join this successful team within a fast-paced environment.
Sales Account Manager - The Role:

• Develop successful strategies to underpin delivery of sales against budgets considering overheads and ensuring we are always maximising opportunity and profitability
• Manage own accounts as well as offering support to the other sales managers & their customers via a close working relationship & assist in ensuring optimum engagement of the rest of the team throughout the process in support of their efforts
• Manage the commercial process & ensure all lead-time calendars are updated & followed ensuring timely delivery wherever possible
• Deal with customer complaints in a courteous & polite manner, always protecting the company’s position & seeking to find mutually acceptable solutions to business issues
• Assist with the smooth handover to the merch & admin support team

• Responsible for own budgeting
• Maintaining strong relationships with the internal team & external suppliers.

Sales Account Manager – The candidate:

• Experience with garments/socks & licensed if possible
• Need confident proactive personable team player who will integrate themselves into the business and work with all departments/colleagues to fulfil briefs
• Capable of processing complex information and understanding multifaceted issues. 
• Well-seasoned experience: can walk into top retailers, used to dealing with senior management at Retail
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, capable of coordinating teams and individuals & motivating others to succeed
• Proficient at costing and negotiating
• Must be able to use own initiative to gain a business advantage including business development
• Experience of licensing preferred

Sales Account Manager - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience with early finish Fridays

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

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Our client is a leading supplier of innovative product development, design, and sampling for premium lingerie, activewear, sleepwear, and lounge categories. They collaborate closely with top UK high-street brands, focusing on delivering high-quality, trend-forward products. They are now seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Fabric Technology Intern or Junior Technologist, working closely with their design team, RM suppliers, and global technical partners.  This is a full-time, hands-on role ideal for a fabric enthusiast who is eager to build a career in textile and fabric development. The successful candidate will support the design team by ensuring fabric selection aligns with seasonal trends and performance requirements, while also managing supplier communications, technical assessments, and lab work coordination.

Assistant/Junior Fabric Technologist - the role:

• Work closely with the design team to understand seasonal fabric requirements.
• Liaise with raw material (RM) suppliers to source and develop fabrics aligned with design briefs.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of fabric swatches, headers, and hangers to the UK studio.
• Maintain fabric libraries and ensure all information is accurately logged.
• Manage and follow up on lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk fabric testing.
• Assist in performing or coordinating fabric performance assessments
• Support the offshore technical team in pre-production fabric risk assessments.
• Work with suppliers to resolve any fabric issues or rejections.
• Be actively involved in customer meetings, contributing to discussions around fabric suitability and performance.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and technical teams to ensure fabric choices meet both aesthetic and functional expectations.
• Facilitate smooth communication between UK and offshore technical teams regarding fabric development status and timelines.
• Set up and maintain fabric development trackers and create and update fabric specification sheets.
• Support the setup of customer-facing hanger presentations and technical documentation.

Assistant/Junior Fabric Technologist - the candidate:

• A degree or diploma in Textile Technology, Fashion Textiles, or a related field.
• Internship or up to 1 year of relevant experience preferred (for Junior role).
• Strong knowledge of fabric types, constructions, finishes, and performance standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic Adobe tools (Illustrator/Photoshop is a plus).

Assistant/Junior Fabric Technologist - the package:

• A dynamic and creative work environment.
• Exposure to international supplier networks and design processes.
• Opportunities to be part of a forward-thinking product development journey.
• Mentoring and career development support within a growing organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package inc excellent holidays

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Our client is a design and manufacturer of Fashion and Branded hard good accessories with a portfolio of private label customers and their own branded division.  They are looking for an experienced Accessories Designer to join their business..  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and well-established community centric business.  

Accessories Designer - The Role:

• Interpret trends and translate them to the customer profile in a commercial way
• Creating detailed CADs and technical specifications for Far East and UK factories
• Liaising with customers and overseas factories daily
• Photographing and recording of samples
• Coordinating and preparing samples to be sent out to customers
• Preparing trend presentation boards and seasonal research
• Managing own workload and prioritising projects as required
• Fabric and trim sourcing
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries
• Communicate and coordinate with relevant internal departments
• Dealing with factories with quick response decision making
• Be able to produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines
• Other administrative tasks required by the Designers

Accessories Designer - The Candidate:

• Qualification and experience within Accessories and/or footwear design
• Good technical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong CAD skills
• Exceptional organisation skills with a great eye for detail.
• Possess a true passion for fashion.
• The originality and efficiency to thrive within a close-knit team of creative thinkers.
• Self-starter with a pro-active approach to work and the ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving and adaptability
• Strong presentation skills.
• Trend aware with a strong eye for design.
• Right to work in UK essential.
• Driving license essential due to location

Accessories Designer - The Package:

• Depending on experience plus excellent benefits including private healthcare

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Our client is a supplier to one the UK's leading retailers. They now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join their thriving sourcing hub in Shanghai. As Product Manager for all childrenswear product areas you will lend expert direction to every stage of the design process. You will source, develop and offer a range of product from the region that exceeds the Buyers’ expectations in terms of design, price and quality. 

Product Manager - Kidswear - The role:

• You will lead a PD team with 2-3 subordinators to support and also cross team work with Merchandising and Technical teams internally to maximize the sales & profits of your product areas.
• Most importantly you will establish the sales strategy, set the budget and achieve your sales targets, monitoring and adjusting on a continual basis. 
• Work very closely with the UK product teams as well as the Sales & Design team to understand the needs of the customer. Use this information and your understanding of the product offer from the country/region to develop clothing ranges to grow the business.
• Deliver the trend, this will involve regular travel to the UK and inspirational travel plus constant communication with UK Buying and Design teams.
• Manage the product offer from the country/region, this will require good relationships with local mills and garment manufactures to ensure great product, prices and lead times.
• Work closely with the Merchandising teams, Technical teams and the office to ensure the product offer is backed-up by excellent service and quality. In particular, development samples and price must always be fast and accurate.
• Ensure customer visits to the country/region are well prepared and presented.

Product Manager - Kidswear - The candidate:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• More than 5 years product development / buying or merchandising experience in the garment field. Experience on woven product will be necessary, Childrenswear or Adult are all welcomed.
• Familiar with the UK garment market and the related rules/compliance parameters.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, creativity and pro-activeness to meet customer’s needs.
•  Ability to meet and exceed business targets.
• Strong team leadership and management skills with proven ability to achieve results through people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, resourceful and a problem solver.

Product Manager - Kidswear - The package:

• Excellent salary based on experience and competence.
• Benefits package includes housing subsidy, discretionary annual bonus, tax support, annual home trips, life & medical insurance, 21 days holidays & local public holidays.
• If you’ve always wanted to live and work abroad, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

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Our client is a leading supplier of innovative product development, design, and sampling for premium lingerie, activewear, sleepwear, and lounge categories. They collaborate closely with top UK high-street brands, focusing on delivering high-quality, trend-forward products. They are now seeking a highly motivated Junior Pattern Technician who has the passion and ambition to grow into a Product Technologist role. The candidate will work closely with the UK central sampling team, focusing on pattern creation, grading, design modifications, and managing design concept requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn, develop, and progress within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Junior Pattern Technologist - the role:

• Assist in creating accurate and production-ready patterns for lingerie, activewear, sleepwear, and lounge collections.
• Perform pattern grading and size adjustments based on customer specifications and brand requirements.
• Work closely with the UK central sampling team to manage pattern changes, corrections, and updates.
• Support design and product development teams with pattern-related technical input during concept development.
• Assist in the review of fit samples and make technical modifications as required.
• Ensure that all patterns meet quality and production standards.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date library of digital and physical patterns.
• Collaborate with product technologists and designers to translate creative concepts into technical patterns.

Junior Pattern Technologist - the candidate:

• Basic knowledge of pattern creation and grading, with eagerness to learn and advance into a Product Technologist role.
• Familiarity with pattern-making software such as Lectra or Gerber is essential.
• Understanding of garment construction techniques, particularly for lingerie, activewear, sleepwear, and lounge categories.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot pattern and fit issues.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within a technical product development environment.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to fast-paced design and sampling cycles.

Junior Pattern Technologist - the package:

• An exciting career path with the opportunity to progress
• Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced product technologists and technical experts.
• Exposure to premium UK high-street fashion brands and innovative design projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package inc excellent holidays

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

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Our client is a dynamic and innovative co-creation partner for major UK retailer brands, covering Knitwear, Lingerie, and Activewear. As part of their growth strategy, they are looking to attract talented individuals to work closely with their in-house design and global supply chain teams. As part of their growth plans they are seeking experienced knitwear professionals to be part of their newly created knitwear unit. 

Linker - The Role:
Linking, cuff seaming and knitting garment finishing. Machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Ensure products are developed in a manner consistent with the requested fit, quality standards, manufacturing capabilities and cost specifications to the optimum. 
Giving ideas for improvement of the product and process quality
To keep management updated of upcoming technologies to support business growth through regular R&D.
Ensure accurate information/ data regarding time & feasibility is given to costing cell, I.E, & marketing.
Conduct program and machine testing to optimize performance & efficiency.
Attend meetings with customer representatives for any finishing related issues.

Linker - The Candidate:
1-5-years of experience in sweater production
Experience in Linking, cuff seaming and knitting garment finishing.
Basic flat knitting knowledge is required.
Machine maintenance and troubleshooting is an added advantage.

Linker - The Package:

Competitive salary DOE
Excellent holidays and other benefits

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

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Our client is a dynamic and innovative co-creation partner for major UK retailer
brands, covering Knitwear, Lingerie, and Activewear. As part of their growth strategy, they are looking to attract talented individuals to work closely with their in-house design and global supply chain teams. As part of their growth plans they are seeking experienced knitwear professionals to be part of their newly created knitwear unit. 

Knitting Programmer - The Role:

   •    Learn and master Shima Seiki programming as well as the technical elements of flat knitting machines (SSR, SVR). 
   •    Ensure products are developed in a manner consistent with the requested fit, quality standards, manufacturing capabilities and cost specifications to the optimum.     
   •    Take Buyers/ Designer ideas & specifications to create a knitting program for samples & production.
   •    To keep management updated of upcoming technologies to support business growth through regular R&D.    
   •    Train & develop the skill level of programmers through regular training & guidance.    
   •    Conduct program and machine testing to optimize performance & efficiency.    
   •    Ensure accurate information/ data regarding time & feasibility is given to costing cell, I.E, & marketing.    
   •    Liaise with customer (local/ overseas) to resolve day to day issues.    
   •    Attend meetings with customer representatives for any programming related issues.    

Knitting Programmer - The Candidate:
HND or higher qualification, especially in flat knitting technology
1-2-years experience in sweaters
Sound knowledge of computer operations
An understanding of the basics of knitting 

Knitting Programmer - The Package:
Competitive salary DOE
Excellent holidays and other benefits

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Our client is one of the largest clothing design and manufacturing exporters in India and a key supplier to Inditex as well as a number of other customers in Europe.  With design houses in India and Madrid, they pride themselves on keeping abreast of key fashion trends and innovations including using sustainable fabrics. They are now looking for a multi-product Designer to reinforce their design team in Madrid.

Designer - The Role:

• Working with both knitted and woven fabrics, you will be developing collections across mainly womens and childrenswear.
• You will need to work closely with the design teams in both Madrid and India to clearly identify and understand the core customer, market position and key competitors.
• Be aware of current trends, creating mood boards, developing new fabrics and prints
• Work on design technical packs under the direction of the Head of Design (based in India), to produce commercial innovative designs.
• Independently travelling to client meetings on a regular basis (3 to 4 times per year, depending on requirements).

Designer - The Candidate:

• Degree in fashion design, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a fast paced multinational company.
• Ability to work across multi-product, including both jersey and wovens. 
• Ability to communicate well and work in multicultural teams.
• Languages: Spanish (basic) and English.
• Ability to produce simulation CADs as well as free hand drawings.
• Able to travel frequently both within Spain and to India (3-4 times/year), and to Paris(twice/year) for Premier Vision.

Designer - The Package:

• Salary upto 38,000 Euros (DOE)
• Bonus potential

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Our client designs, manufactures and supplies a variety of high performing technical textiles for a range of high performance markets. The company supplies advanced materials to industries such as Aerospace, Military, Medical, Composites and Automotive. Clients from these various industries have trusted their fabrics to help them manufacture their products for several years. They are now seeking an experienced Knitter to take responsibility for both warp knitting in Derbyshire and weft knitting in Leicestershire. 

Knitter - The Role: 
 To run warp and weft knitting machines producing greige fabric, duties include:
•    Repeatedly checking the fabric for any faults or dirt/oil marks whilst knitting.
•    Repairing damages in the yarn and replacing broken needles.
•    Taking pieces of fabric off the machines when finished for processing.
•    Adhering to all health and safety guidelines
•    Taking delivery of yarns and fabrics into a warehouse for sorting, stacking and storage.
•    Assisting with loading and unloading of warp knitting machines.
•    Ensuring the place of work is left safe and tidy.
•    Any other reasonable request of the Factory Manager or Operations Director.   

Knitter - The Candidate:

•   General standard of education both numeracy and literacy.
•   Previous knowledge and experience of warp and weft knitting machines would be advantageous, and experience of working as part of team. Should be able to demonstrate a diligent and committed approach to work
•   Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
•   Needs to be a diligent self-starting individual. Requires patience, concentration and attention to detail.
•   Demonstrates a professional approach to the role and attention to detail.
•   Be professional and give confidence in the event a customer, supplier or auditor visit.
•   Must be mindful of the need for continuous improvement to identify and notify management of any processes or areas of the production of fabric that may require improvements.
•   Committed to achieving the smooth running and efficiency of the production areas.

Knitter - The Package:
•  Competitive salary DOE

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Our client is a global supplier to the high street. They are currently recruiting for an ambitious and confident Assistant Merchandiser/sales support to join their team.. This role will be to assist the account managers and merchandise teams across multiple high street accounts.  

Assistant Merchandiser/Sales Support - The Role:

• Negotiating prices with factories and customers
• Raising new orders internally and sending to overseas factory / In country merchandisers
• Checking all details on customer contracts
• Liaising with factories / in country merchandisers daily, on email & phone with regards to approvals/rejections
• Updating and analysing internal and customer critical paths
• Conducting weekly skype calls with factories
• Sending sample submissions – Lab dips/strike offs to customer
• Coordination between licensing department and QC department with sample approvals
• Liaising with logistics department to ensure goods are delivered on time
• Liaising with design department if any design issues & to request high resolution artwork to send to the factory.
• Checking label artworks, and giving approval to factory
• Identifying production issues and dealing with any problems that arise
• Ability to read test reports & send production pieces to the lab
• Maintain strong customer relationship
• Attend customer meetings

Assistant Merchandiser/Sales Support - The Candidate:

• Highly organised
• Ability to work under pressure & cope with tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Proactive approach
• Familiar on Microsoft Office packages and Outlook.
• Ensuring a smooth handover between departments

Assistant Merchandiser/Sales Support - The Package:

Competitive depending on experience

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We’re looking for a motivated, creative individual seeking to establish themselves as a valued member of a small, hard-working team of in-house designers. The department is responsible for the print and digital communication of two premium  womenswear fashion brands..
Working with beautifully shot fashion photography your principal role will be to support the team in presenting each brand in its best light to visually communicate with the customer across three international markets.

Junior Graphic Designer - The Role:

• Working closely with the Marketing team to design weekly marketing newsletters for the UK, US & DE markets, ensuring emails are on-brand, engaging and focused. This will also involve executing marketing requests, such as weekly footer updates and the creation of GIFs.
• Selecting, preparing, cropping and exporting images ready for use on Instagram.Creating cohesive and engaging Instagram grids that align with the brand’s aesthetic.
• Design in-store POS and liaise with suppliers, ensuring all printed communications are created and supplied to a standard that’s aligned with our beautiful clothes and stores.
• Collaborate with the web team to handle website-related requests, ensuring the site maintains high standards of design, usability, and brand consistency. Design and brief homepages and support the creation of additional web pages as needed. Assist with seasonal website launches including content organization and help with retouching web stills. 
• Aid in the creation of seasonal catalogues and lookbooks for the brand. 
• Assist with video content creation and editing. 

Junior Graphic Designer - The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or have equivalent work experience.
• InDesign and Photoshop are essential
• A professional portfolio showcasing design work across both digital and print platforms is required.
• You should have at least one year of professional experience in graphic design, with a solid understanding of design principles.
• The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team, while taking initiative and managing multiple tasks effectively is essential.
• Previous experience or a keen interest in the fashion industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lightroom and Sketch is an advantage

Junior Graphic Designer - The Package:

• Competitive salary 
• Benefits inc product discount 

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

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Our client is a fast paced and dynamic sourcing office focused on a UK based retailer with global operations. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager on jersey to join the product team in their thriving Bangladesh hub.
Are you looking for something new, keen for an adventure, want to live an expat life and to travel to some amazing places?  If so, this could just be the ticket!

Product Manager – Jersey - The Role:

• Reporting into the Senior Product Manager your remit is to maximize the Sales & Profit for your product area. 
• You will be working closely with your in house design and UK buying and design teams, ensuring you have the most appropriate local manufacturers which will result in the best offer for the business. 
• Work alongside the Merchandise Manager to implement the product budget and strategy in order to help increase sales and achieve margin targets.
• Stay updated with UK fashion trends and product directions within HQ. This will require constant communication with the UK Buying and Design teams. 
• Prepare for all customer visits and product presentations, and ensure they are well organised and impressed.
• Communicate daily with the UK teams to discuss new briefs and sourcing requests, and to update them with the latest information from your suppliers.
• Manage the varied and wide product offer from your region. Work closely with your supply base to maximise potential product, price or lead time opportunities. 
• Product Managers work closely with Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure development samples and price quotes are timely and accurate. 

Product Manager – Jersey - The Candidate:

• Preferable minimum 5-8 years with strong experience in buying, design or product development in the UK/European womens/mens or kidswear market with a strong focus on jersey/knits. 
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills to develop strategies for the brand to gain a competitive edge. 
• Excellent communication skills to work across all functions to ensure the best product offer. 
• Sales focused and commercially driven with strong negotiation skills. 
• Resourceful, organized, energetic, analytical and competent.
• Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• A self starter and problem solver. 
   

Product Manager - Jersey - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Excellent holidays
• Medical insurance
• Bonus potential

Other benefits –
Spacious fully furnished apartment for you to choose, availability of a car and a driver at your service, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, membership of exclusive expat clubs with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, spa, salon, choice of drinks, food etc…
Life in Dhaka –
Dhaka is mostly bright and sunny throughout the year. Availability of indoor and outdoor sports, yoga facilities and many other activities.
Exclusive clubs for expats with facilities of spa, swimming pool to relax, socialize with different nationalities in and outside the industry.
Inter club swimming, tennis, football, darts and many more friendly tournaments exclusively for expats.
Filled with entertainment activities (DJ music, live musical shows, theme nights ( St. Patricks celebrations, Spanish, Italian, Mexican nights).
Monthly branded clothing sales exclusively for expats with a wide range of clothing from different brands.
Range of best restaurants from local to international cuisine of your choice.
Supermarkets to get local and imported essentials and groceries.
Explore natural forests, mountains, rivers, tea estates and beaches out of Dhaka.
Direct flights to explore Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries to spend a long weekend.

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Our client is a professional Garment Buying House providing Garment Sourcing, Quality Control and Inspection Services for established Buyers all over the world including a well-known British brand with global operations. They now have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate who is keen to be close to the manufacturing base and join their diverse team in their large Bangladesh hub. 

Graduate Product Developer  - The Role:

Reporting into a Product Manager your remit is to help drive and maximize the sales and profit for your given department’s divisions.  Work together with UK buying and design teams to be able to achieve best sales. Ensuring the right suppliers and product strategies are implemented to deliver the best offer.

• Work with the UK buying and design teams to understand the needs of the Customer
• Assisting in the sourcing of yarns, fabrics and garments and solving technical issues. 
• Stay updated with UK fashion trends and product directions within HQ. This will require liaison with the UK Buying and Design teams. 
• Work with the merchandising and technical teams within the local office to ensure the product offers are backed-up by excellent service and quality. In particular, development samples and price quotes must always be fast and accurate.
• Establish and implement product and sourcing strategies to achieve the sales target with Product Manager and Merchandising Manager
• Deliver and present the season’s key product and trim trends at the target UK RSP, in order to drive your department sales in accordance with the UK critical path
• Help to prepare for all customer visits and product presentations.
• Communicate daily with the UK teams to discuss new briefs and sourcing requests, and to update them with the latest information from your suppliers.
• Work closely with your supply base, chasing samples, prices and ensuring they stick to deadlines to achieve lead times. 

Graduate Product Developer - The Candidate:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in either fashion buying, product development or merchandising.
• Experience working with the UK or European market is advantageous
• Excellent planning skills, with ability to prioritize and achieve deadlines  
• Proactive, enthusiastic, reliable and strong at multi-tasking
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive garment technical knowledge for all product categories
• Must have strong leadership skills and be an exceptional team player
• Confident presenter
• Willing to travel
• Must be available from June 

Graduate Product Developer  - The Package:

• Highly attractive salary with beneficial tax
• Accommodation and transport provided
• 21 days holidays + 23 days public holidays
• Medical insurance
• Many other benefits including the opportunity to explore both Bangladesh and the rest of Asia!

Our client is a fast paced and demanding sourcing office with global operations. They now have an exciting opportunity for someone to head up the licensed brands team in their thriving Bangladesh hub.
Are you looking for something new, keen for an adventure, want to live an expat life and to travel to some amazing places?  If so, this could just be the ticket!

Head of  Brands - The Role:

• Reporting into the MD your remit is to maximize the Sales & Profit for your product area.
• You will be working closely with the brands and UK buying and design teams, ensuring you have the most appropriate local manufacturers which will result in the best offer for the business.
• Research and understand brand identity, USP, expectations to develop and offer costs from the region.
• Identify opportunities on products that could be sourced and developed from the region and promote product capabilities to the brands.
• Win bulk business by quoting the earliest and most realistic dates.
• Monitor critical path on styles/volumes contracted to deliver on time.
• Constant communication with the UK brand representatives.
• Travel to meet customers as necessary and manage the product offer from your region. Work closely with your supply base to share market intel and pass to brand representatives.
• Supplier management - Visit factories and review product development, bulk critical path management, attend to resolve exceptions, share KPI’s and support suppliers to improve standards.
• Understand quality and technical standard of the brands.
• Follow up with technical and quality teams to produce  and deliver bulk stock meeting the approved / expected standards.
• Review manpower based on sales to ensure required resources are in place to service meeting the expectations of brands
• Evaluate and train team members to improve service levels

Head of  Brands - The Candidate:

• Preferable minimum 5-8 years with excellent experience in merchandising/account management.
• You will also have a strong understanding of technical requirements into the UK/European markets.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills to develop strategies for the brand to gain a competitive edge.
• Excellent communication skills to work across all functions to ensure the best product offer.
• Sales focused and commercially driven with strong negotiation skills.
• Resourceful, organized, energetic, analytical and competent.
• Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• A self starter and problem solver.  

Head of Brands - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Excellent holidays
• Medical insurance
• Bonus potential
• Other benefits –
  Spacious fully furnished apartment for you to choose, availability of a car and a driver at your service, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, membership of exclusive expat clubs with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, spa, salon, choice of drinks, food etc…
  Life in Dhaka –
  Dhaka is mostly bright and sunny throughout the year. Availability of indoor and outdoor sports, yoga facilities and many other activities.
  Exclusive clubs for expats with facilities of spa, swimming pool to relax, socialize with different nationalities in and outside the industry.
  Inter club swimming, tennis, football, darts and many more friendly tournaments exclusively for expats.
  Filled with entertainment activities (DJ music, live musical shows, theme nights ( St. Patricks celebrations, Spanish, Italian, Mexican nights).
  Monthly branded clothing sales exclusively for expats with a wide range of clothing from different brands.
  Range of best restaurants from local to international cuisine of your choice.
  Supermarkets to get local and imported essentials and groceries.
  Explore natural forests, mountains, rivers, tea estates and beaches out of Dhaka.
  Direct flights to explore Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries to spend a long weekend.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the u&i Search GDPR policy.
 

Our client is a fast paced and demanding sourcing office with global operations.  They now have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the mens and childrens wear team in their thriving Bangladesh hub.
Are you looking for something new, keen for an adventure, want to live an expat life and to travel to some amazing places?  If so, this could just be the ticket!

Product Manager – Wovens - The Role:

• Reporting into the Senior Product Manager your remit is to maximize the Sales & Profit for your product area. 
• You will be working closely with your in house design and UK buying and design teams, ensuring you have the most appropriate local manufacturers which will result in the best offer for the business. 
• Work alongside the Merchandise Manager to implement the product budget and strategy in order to help increase sales and achieve margin targets.
• Stay updated with UK fashion trends and product directions within HQ. This will require constant communication with the UK Buying and Design teams. 
• Prepare for all customer visits and product presentations, and ensure they are well organised and impressed.
• Communicate daily with the UK teams to discuss new briefs and sourcing requests, and to update them with the latest information from your suppliers.
• Manage the product offer from your region. Work closely with your supply base to maximise potential product, price or lead time opportunities. 
• Product Managers work closely with Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure development samples and price quotes are timely and accurate. 

Product Manager – Wovens - The Candidate:

• Preferable minimum 5-8 years with strong experience in buying, design or product development the UK/European mens and/or kids market, especially casual wovens.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills to develop strategies for the brand to gain a competitive edge. 
• Excellent communication skills to work across all functions to ensure the best product offer. 
• Sales focused and commercially driven with strong negotiation skills. 
• Resourceful, organized, energetic, analytical and competent.
• Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• A self starter and problem solver. 
   

Product Manager - Wovens - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Excellent holidays
• Medical insurance
• Bonus potential

Other benefits –
Spacious fully furnished apartment for you to choose, availability of a car and a driver at your service, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, membership of exclusive expat clubs with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, spa, salon, choice of drinks, food etc…
Life in Dhaka –
Dhaka is mostly bright and sunny throughout the year. Availability of indoor and outdoor sports, yoga facilities and many other activities.
Exclusive clubs for expats with facilities of spa, swimming pool to relax, socialize with different nationalities in and outside the industry.
Inter club swimming, tennis, football, darts and many more friendly tournaments exclusively for expats.
Filled with entertainment activities (DJ music, live musical shows, theme nights ( St. Patricks celebrations, Spanish, Italian, Mexican nights).
Monthly branded clothing sales exclusively for expats with a wide range of clothing from different brands.
Range of best restaurants from local to international cuisine of your choice.
Supermarkets to get local and imported essentials and groceries.
Explore natural forests, mountains, rivers, tea estates and beaches out of Dhaka.
Direct flights to explore Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries to spend a long weekend.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 By applying for this role you have consented to the u&i Search GDPR policy.
 

Our client is a dynamic and innovative co-creation partner for major UK retailer brands, covering Knitwear, Lingerie, and Activewear. As part of our growth strategy, they are looking to attract talented individuals to work closely with their in-house design and global supply chain teams. As Raw Materials Specialist you will play a critical role in driving innovation, sourcing and technical expertise in raw materials across all product categories. The role will focus on ensuring that the UK and global teams have access to the most suitable, sustainable, and commercially viable raw materials, supporting product design, development, and bulk production.

Raw Materials Specialist - The Role: 

• Develop and implement a Yarn and Raw Material strategy aligned with product categories and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain a material library, ensuring up-to-date records of innovations, supplier capabilities, and sustainable options.
• Align with the Global Head of RM and UK COO on future sourcing strategies and seasonal material direction.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new yarn and material suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key mills and suppliers, ensuring consistent quality, cost competitiveness, and innovation.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and service levels with suppliers.
• Drive innovation in yarns and/or raw materials, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and customer expectations.
• Work closely with the design and product teams to identify sustainable material options and track environmental impact metrics (e.g., carbon footprint, water usage).
• Partner with mills and suppliers on circularity initiatives, recycled content, and low impact dyeing and finishing techniques.
• Work hand-in-hand with designers and product developers to recommend suitable yarns and materials for each product category. 
• Ensure all selected raw materials meet the performance, aesthetic, and cost requirements of the customer brief.
• Support the sample room and development process by ensuring timely material 
• Provide technical guidance on yarn and fabric properties, ensuring optimal construction, performance, and fit across all product categories.
• Troubleshoot any raw material issues during development and production, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.
• Work closely with the global supply chain team to ensure materials are sourced efficiently, and supplier capabilities are leveraged across the global business.
• Align UK requirements with global sourcing strategies, ensuring synergies across regions.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitor materials, and emerging technologies, providing regular updates and recommendations to the design and product teams.
• Conduct competitive shopping exercises to benchmark material offerings against key competitors.
• Ensure all raw materials comply with relevant safety, chemical, and performance standards, as well as customer-specific requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to material quality, supply chain disruption, and cost inflation.

Raw Materials Specialist - The Candidate:

• Minimum 4+ years experience in yarn and/or raw material sourcing/development, ideally across knitwear, lingerie, and activewear.
• Strong technical understanding of yarns, fabrics, knitting technologies, dyeing & finishing processes.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing and negotiation.
• Solid understanding of sustainable materials and circularity principles.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with both large retailers and niche brands.
• Proficiency in PLM or similar materials management systems.
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.

Raw Materials Specialist - The Package:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Excellent holidays and other benefits

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role, you will be asked to consent to the u&i search GDPR policy.

We all know that getting your foot in the door in the fashion industry can be difficult, but building connections across the industry can be incredibly beneficial, and what better way to do this, than with LinkedIn. 

No matter where you are in your career and job-hunting process, keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date and active is key to standing out in the industry and against the competition.

LinkedIn has more than 810 million users worldwide and is the number one professional networking site. If you’re serious about your professionalism and career, a LinkedIn profile is a necessity; it’s your chance to get your name and face out there in the professional network of your preferred industry. However, if you do create a LinkedIn profile, you need to ensure the content you post draws in the correct connections and the attention of potential employers to really impact your career and professional network. 

This blog will go through our top tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out in the fashion industry.

Picture

The most simple but effective thing you can do on your profile is to put a face to your name. A professional headshot is recommended, as it is the first impression people will get from your page, but be sure to be creative with your picture and try to show who you are and your personality too. If you don’t have a professional headshot, don’t worry, you can choose a picture of yourself that mimics one. With the mass of profiles on the platform, those without a picture get easily pushed aside.

Headline and Summary

Your headline sits right below your name and will be the first piece of information about you that visitors will read; think of it as a small billboard advertisement for yourself. You have 120 characters to work with but remember to think about who you are writing for. Are you targeting industry peers, hiring managers, or clients?

A perfect example of a LinkedIn headline would be; ‘Fashion Marketing Manager helping clients create winning marketing strategies. Over 150 successful clients.’

Your LinkedIn summary then gives you the opportunity to develop from this and tell your story. Here you have 2,000 characters to work with, but don’t just focus on your past career experience, tell people what your skills are and what you can bring to the table. Be wary that attention spans are short these days so we recommend not to use up all those characters and focus on the keywords you use - you want to be strongly connected to your desired field. 

Highlight your Experience

Base your experience on your profile off your existing CV as a starting point, but you don’t have the same two-page restriction, so use this to deeper explain your previous roles and experience - remember, as mentioned above, internet readers have short attention spans. Include any jobs that seem relevant to your desired career path and demonstrate the impact you made and initiatives you’ve led in these roles.

Use Media

In fashion, everything is visual, so display this in your profile too. Why don’t you make a visual header in your personal branding? Or maybe use images and videos within your posts to catch the attention of visitors and connections. 

This is another opportunity to display your personality and creative skills if you create your own imagery.

Make Connections

It may seem obvious, but it can be easy to forget after you’ve already set up your profile. Making connections are what will develop your professional network and identity. Be sure to connect with people of value and in your target area of the industry. We advise sending a note with your connection requests to add a personalised touch and explaining why you’d want to connect.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool and is really easy to take advantage of to develop your professional network, but the most important thing to remember is to keep your page active. By making the most of your profile and following these tips, your profile will stand out in the industry and help you develop connections and a professional reputation during your career and job search.

If you would like further advice and help during your job search, please get in touch with us at u&i search, or you can find more of our blogs here.