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Designer - Apparel & Merchandise


Company : Lucy Walker Recruitment


Location : Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Designer Apparel & MerchandiseBelow, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.Location: LeedsHours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) - Fully office basedSalary: 27,000 30,000 per annumAre you a creative and commercially minded Designer who loves turning brand stories into tangible products? If you have a strong design eye, a passion for branded merchandise or apparel, and the confidence to pitch your ideas to clients, this could be the ideal next step.This is a varied and hands-on design role within a dynamic team, working with a broad mix of sectors including sport, education, retail, and corporate brands.What Youll Be DoingDesigning bespoke merchandise and apparel ranges tailored to diverse sectors including sports, education, and corporate.Taking client briefs and brand guidelines and turning them into commercially strong, on-trend collections.Creating high-quality visuals and mockups for both internal and client presentations.Supporting marketing efforts with creative design assets across digital campaigns and social content.Collaborating with suppliers to explore new branding methods and product innovations.Working closely with account management and production teams to ensure quality and feasibility of all designs.What Were Looking ForPrevious experience designing apparel or merchandise would be ideal but not essentialProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign essential.Strong product visualisation and mockup skills.Confident presenting concepts to clients and internal teams.A great eye for detail, layout, and typography.Proactive trend spotter with a passion for keeping designs fresh and relevant.A team player with great communication skills and commercial awareness.Benefits25 days holiday + bank holidays1 paid volunteer day per yearUp to 3 additional leave days annuallyFree access to a company health plan (after 1 year)Free onsite parking and a modern, creative workspaceMonthly team incentives and regular socialsStructured personal development plan with annual review and monthly check-insThis is an opportunity to bring your design flair to a fast-moving, idea-driven environment where your creativity will have real impact. If youre passionate about branding, design, and product development wed love to hear from you.