Junior Menswear Designer Salary: £30,000 per annumLocation: ManchesterWorking Pattern: Hybrid, 4 days office / 1 day remoteHours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hoursExperience: 2-3 yearsAbout the Business Our client is a contemporary fashion brand specialising in premium streetwear and lifestyle apparel, with collections spanning menswear and womenswear.The brand combines trend-led graphics, modern luxury and strong brand storytelling, with a focus on creating elevated, commercially relevant products. Based in Manchester, the business has an established presence within the fashion market and continues to develop its collections and creative team.The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Menswear Designer to join a growing fashion design team, supporting the development of seasonal menswear collections.Working closely with the Midweight Menswear Designer, you will contribute to the design and development process from initial concepts and CAD development through to sampling and production. The role will have a particular focus on streetwear, lifestyle apparel and jersey, requiring a strong understanding of commercial menswear design, garment construction and fabrications.This position will suit a proactive designer with 2-3 years' experience in an Assistant Menswear Designer role, who is confident working autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and contributing creative ideas.Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Development Assist in the design and development of seasonal menswear collections, focusing on streetwear and lifestyle apparel. Research emerging trends, cultural influences and competitor activity to inform new design concepts. Contribute creative ideas and designs that align with the brand's identity and target audience. Support the development of new silhouettes, graphics and product concepts. Help create commercially viable ranges across core products and seasonal collections. Technical & Product Development Produce CAD designs and detailed tech packs for production. Support silhouette development, fabric selection and garment construction. Develop an understanding of fabrications, garment quality and fit. Work closely with the Midweight Menswear Designer, Product Development and Garment Tech teams throughout the development process. Ensure designs and technical specifications meet commercial and production requirements. Collaboration & Commercial Awareness Support the Midweight Menswear Designer in delivering seasonal collections and key design projects. Build strong working relationships across the wider product and design teams. Monitor fashion trends, competitor activity and market developments to identify opportunities for newness. Contribute to the continued development of the menswear range, ensuring designs remain relevant and commercially focused. Key Skills & Experience 2-3 years' experience within a relevant Assistant Menswear Designer or Junior Menswear Designer role. Strong understanding of menswear design, ideally within streetwear, lifestyle or contemporary fashion. A strong design aesthetic that aligns with premium, graphics-led and trend-driven brands. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience creating CAD designs and technical packs for production. Knowledge of garment construction, fabrications, fit and quality. Understanding of the product development process and working with garment technicians. Ability to develop commercially relevant designs that balance creativity with production requirements. Strong portfolio showcasing relevant menswear design work. What's on Offer Salary of £30,000 per annum. Quarterly performance-based bonus, with the percentage dependent on band level. Hybrid working, with 4 days in the Manchester office and 1 day working remotely. Flexible working hours, with start times between 7:30am and 6:30pm. Early finish on Fridays, provided weekly contracted hours have been completed. Opportunity to develop within an expanding menswear design team, working closely with experienced design professionals. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Role are working with an interior design business that has spent over 15 years creating innovative spaces, looking after everything from the first idea through to the final delivery.Sales and Bid CoordinatorCirca £35kManchester City Centre4 days in the onsite and 1 remote and then 3 days onsite & 2 remote once passed probationThis is a purpose-driven business of 40+ specialists, all focused on using great design to create better outcomes. It’s well established and close-knit, with a strong reputation for looking after its people. The average tenure is six years, and some of the team have been there since day one. They’re known for beautiful, thoughtful design, and the office reflects it. They like to grow talent from within, backed by training and mentoring, so it’s a really exciting time to join.They’re now looking for a Sales and Bid Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supporting the Business Development team. This is a hands-on, deadline-driven role, keeping bids, contracts, CRM data and sales activity organised and moving forward.You’ll work closely with the BD Associate Directors and Directors, Designers and the Delivery Team, and build relationships with external clients, supply partners and consultants. It’s a great stepping stone, with the potential to progress into a Business Development role working directly with customers and earning On Target Earnings (OTE).The role: Support the Business Development team by capturing data, managing sales trackers and CRM records, formatting tender responses and helping coordinate client meetings.Maintain the CRM system, reviewing and updating records, keeping data accurate and suggesting process improvements.Assist with quotations and bid proposals, creating and maintaining a digital bid repository and logging bid responses.Manage client contracts and internal sign-offs, building a robust process for registering, archiving, dispatching and tracking documents.Gather and manage marketing and bid content, including CVs, case studies and testimonials, acting as the main contact for external PR, graphic design and photography consultants. What we’re looking for: Exceptionally organised, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines while keeping administrative systems in order.Detail-focused, with a proven track record of accurate document handling, data entry and CRM management.Strong communicator, comfortable working with directors, designers and sales teams as well as external clients, consultants and supply partners.Self-motivated and process-minded, taking ownership, following things up and enjoying the challenge of improving workflows.Commercially aware, with a good understanding of sales, tenders and business development. Knowledge of CRM systems, AI tools or PR would be a bonus. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Midweight Menswear DesignerSalary: £45,000 per annumLocation: Ardwick, ManchesterWorking Pattern: Hybrid, 4 days office / 1 day remoteHours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hoursExperience: 3-5 yearsAbout the BusinessOur client is a contemporary fashion brand specialising in premium streetwear and lifestyle apparel, with collections spanning menswear and womenswear.The brand combines trend-led graphics, modern luxury and strong brand storytelling, with a focus on creating elevated, commercially relevant products. Based in Manchester, the business has an established presence within the fashion market and continues to develop its collections and creative team. The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Midweight Menswear Designer to take ownership of the design and development of seasonal menswear collections within a growing fashion brand.Working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider product team, you will oversee designs from initial concept and range building through to sampling and final production. Jersey is a particularly important category, with a strong emphasis on developing new franchises, silhouettes, fabrications and graphics.You will also play an important role in supporting and mentoring a Junior Menswear Designer, helping to establish and develop the wider menswear design function. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Creative Direction Lead the design and development of seasonal menswear collections, with a focus on premium streetwear and lifestyle apparel.Interpret emerging trends, cultural influences and competitor activity to inform new product development.Develop innovative silhouettes, graphics and garment concepts that align with the brand's identity.Take ownership of key design projects, particularly jersey franchises and core product categories.Present design concepts and collections to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Technical & Product Development Produce detailed CAD designs and comprehensive tech packs for production.Lead silhouette development, fabric selection and garment construction, ensuring quality and commercial viability.Work closely with Product Development and Garment Tech teams to refine fits, proportions and product specifications.Lead fit sessions and oversee the development process from initial concept through to final production.Ensure designs meet the required technical, quality and commercial standards. Range Management & Commercial Awareness Support the development and structure of seasonal menswear ranges, balancing core products, seasonal drops and statement pieces.Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and sales performance to identify opportunities for new product development.Maintain awareness of fabrications, garment quality and emerging design innovations.Manage design deliverables and ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved. Team Development & Collaboration Mentor and provide guidance to the Junior Menswear Designer.Build strong working relationships across design, product development and garment technology.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers throughout the development process.Contribute to the continued development of the menswear design function.  Key Skills & Experience 3-5 years' experience in menswear design, ideally within a premium or contemporary fashion brand.Strong understanding of streetwear, lifestyle apparel and commercial menswear collections.Experience developing jersey products, including silhouettes, fabrications and graphic-led designs.Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric selection, fit and quality.Confident producing CAD designs and detailed technical packs.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.Experience working closely with garment technicians and product development teams.Ability to take ownership of design projects and manage the development process through to production.Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant menswear design experience.Experience mentoring or supporting junior design team members.  What's on Offer Salary of £45,000 per annum.Quarterly performance-based bonus, with the percentage dependent on band level.Hybrid working, with 4 days in the Manchester office and 1 day working remotely.Flexible working hours, with start times between 7:30am and 6:30pm.Early finish on Fridays, provided weekly contracted hours have been completed.Opportunity to take ownership of menswear collections and contribute to the development of a growing design team.  Apply now with your CV and Portfolio attached or as a link! Any issues applying email me on William@forwardrole.comAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.