About Us

u&i Search is a fashion and textiles recruitment agency based in Nottingham, with a national and global reach.

We started in 2003 with a passion for the fashion and textiles industry, and the people who work in it. We still feel the same today!

We have first-hand experience of the rapid development and many changes that have taken place in the fashion and textiles sector over the last two decades.This makes us brilliantly placed to help recruit for the needs of the future. We welcome the chance to work with companies developing new technologies, as well as those who thrive on essential, traditional and core skills.

We focus on the individual because everyone is unique and finding the right job fit isn't all black and white.

The team at u&i are a joy to work with. Our briefs have usually been very specific and their skill in providing suitable candidates makes the whole process very straightforward.

Client

Our Reputation

We work at all levels, from new graduates to senior board appointments, for roles including:

Designers / Pattern Cutters & Graders / Garment Technologists / Fabric & Textile Technologists / Retail Merchandisers / Wholesale & Import Merchandisers / Buyers / Product Developers / Product & Category Managers / Sales & Account Managers / Marketers / Graphic Designers / Digital & E-Commerce Roles

We make it our job to understand our clients' business needs, and we're proud of our reputation for matching the best candidates to jobs across the industry.

Our Team

Angela Wilkinson

Managing Director

With over 20 years experience of recruitment, I’ve been able to build strong relationships with candidates and clients from around the world. I think my honest, trustworthy approach has helped build such strong links, and that’s something I’m really proud of. I spent 15 years in the industry across sales, sourcing and technology before moving into fashion recruitment – and I still love the buzz of it all! I’m really proud to have built a strong team who value integrity and put building enduring relationships above everything else. That’s what makes us different.

Joanne Stratton

I have worked in the fashion and textiles industry for over 20 years across fashion recruitment and account management dealing with many different high street retailers and their suppliers. Having been a Consultant at u&i for over 13 years, I have developed an excellent rapport with both candidates and clients.

Alex Heggie

Graduating with a degree in Retail Marketing, my career has seen me working within product development and marketing jobs for the beauty industry and as a consultant and business development manager within fashion and retail recruitment environments. I thrive on building relationships with businesses and talented candidates, matching them to their perfect roles.

Milly Gilbert

After graduating with a degree in Fashion Buying with design, my career progressed into product development and merchandising for both the supply and retail side of the industry. In 2021, I joined u&i where I am able to use my knowledge and passion for the industry to assist clients with their recruitment needs and candidates in finding their ideal job.