<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><h2 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Senior Designer | Athleisure | Lifestyle brand | Manchester | £50,000 - £65,000 + Hybrid Working </span></h2><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known, highly reputable lifestyle brand with a strong retail footprint, a growing store network, and a thriving online presence.</span><br class=""><br class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Based in the Greater Manchester area, this role offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000, hybrid working, and a bonus. As a key member of the Design function, you'll shape the creative vision of the brand, driving trend-led, commercial, and cohesive collections across men's and women's categories while collaborating closely with Buying, Product Development, and senior stakeholders.</span></p><h2 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></h2><ul class=""><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Identify market opportunities through trend, customer, and competitor research.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Build seasonal design boards that clearly define brand handwriting and direction.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Develop and deliver design briefs with aligned price targets in partnership with Buying.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Create commercial, trend-led seasonal colour palettes and manage colour standards.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Keep the team informed with fresh, relevant trend and colour insights.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Produce high-quality CADs, graphics, checks, stripes, and supporting artwork.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Plan each season with clarity, structure, and a strong design point of view.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure consistency across men's and women's collections and all product categories.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Design new branding and accessories artwork aligned to themes and brand identity.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Present seasonal concepts and collections confidently to internal and external audiences.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support brand integrity through clear, cohesive handwriting and guideline development.</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Contribute to commercial success by delivering timely samples and supporting sales performance.</span></p></li></ul><div class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH34990</span></div></dd>