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# Designer- Tailoring/Formal

- **Company:** Vogue Sourcing UK
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2870548727-2

## About the Role

* +3 years minimum background in Design
 * A good understanding of illustrator and or photoshop
 * Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
 * Flexible and able to travel to Leicester and occasional overseas travel.
 * Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
 * Team player and able to build relationships
 * Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
 * To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner

## Description

* Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
 * Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
 * Responsible for own account
 * Developing original themes for seasonal collections
 * Creating specs/tech packs for our factories
 * Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates
 * Assist the design process
 * Liaising with factories and overseas offices
 * Creating relationships with buyers
 * Inspiration and sourcing trips abroad
 * Trend packs/ colour inspiration
 * Managing expenses and returns


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