Clothing & Apparel Graphic Designer

Job Title: Clothing & Apparel Graphic Designer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £36,000
Working Pattern: Full-time, onsite (Head Office)

About the Brand

Our client is a men’s and women’s fashion brand rooted in modern luxury and street-inspired design. With a strong emphasis on elevated apparel, trend-led graphics and distinctive brand storytelling, the business has built a reputation for producing commercially relevant collections with a clear and consistent identity.

Creativity, authenticity and attention to detail sit at the centre of the brand’s growth, supported by a collaborative head office team and a clear product vision.

The Role

We are supporting the appointment of a Mid-Level Clothing & Apparel Graphic Designer to join the in-house creative team. This position will suit a designer with a minimum of three years’ experience within fashion or apparel graphics who can confidently translate brand identity into commercially strong garment graphics.

Working closely with design, product development and merchandising, you will create graphics that translate seamlessly onto garments across men’s and women’s collections. You will contribute to seasonal ranges, capsule drops and special projects, ensuring creative output aligns with both brand DNA and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Apparel Graphic Design

• Design and develop garment graphics across print, embroidery, placement graphics, trims and detailing

• Translate brand DNA into commercially viable and creatively relevant concepts

• Adapt graphic styles across product categories, silhouettes, collections and price points

• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork files for print and application

Collaboration & Development

• Partner with fashion designers, garment technologists and product teams from concept through to final execution

• Support seasonal collection development and capsule launches

• Research trends, cultural references and graphic directions relevant to the target customer

• Maintain brand consistency whilst contributing fresh ideas and creative evolution

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced fashion environment

• Ensure strong attention to detail and technical accuracy throughout the design process

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Graphic Designer within fashion or apparel

• Strong understanding of garment graphics, print techniques and embellishments

• Proven experience preparing production-ready artwork

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Working knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Firefly

• Strong understanding of how graphics translate onto clothing

• Ability to balance creative innovation with brand consistency

• Commercial awareness with a passion for fashion and street-luxury aesthetics

• Experience collaborating within cross-functional creative teams

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about fashion, culture and design

• Trend-aware with a brand-focused mindset

• Proactive, organised and adaptable

• Confident taking direction whilst contributing ideas

• Strong visual storytelling ability

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £36,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company bonus scheme

• Staff discount

• Company pension plan

• Flexible working hours

• Free on-site parking

• Birthday day off

This is an opportunity to join a growing fashion brand with a clear creative identity and ambitious growth plans. The role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to seasonal collections within a collaborative and design-led environment.