Designer (Apparel) bei ARNEclo

About us

ARNE is a rapidly growing UK-based Apparel and Footwear brand, built around minimalism and a philosophy of “Less Is More” both in the way we dress and the way we choose to live our lives. Our vision has always been to deliver simplicity, high-quality and timeless Clothing that offers genuine value for money. Headquartered in Birchwood Park near Warrington, we design and develop all our products in the UK, manufacture in both the Near and Far East and ship directly to customers via ARNEclo.com.

Since launching in 2018 from our mum’s bungalow, ARNE has grown rapidly. We've recently expanded our presence by partnering with Selfridges, both in-store and online and we're excited to be opening our first standalone retail store in August 2025.

Looking ahead, we have bold ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re focused on growing internationally and strengthening our brand through new product categories, particularly in Footwear and Womenswear, as well as investment in Paid Media, CRM activity and continued creative development.

Our all-new, fully bespoke 36,000 sq ft HQ will be home for at least the next 5–10 years. While it’s not in our nature to shout too loudly, our sights are firmly set on taking ARNE global and establishing ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand.

About the team

We’re a small but mighty Design Team with big ambitions, and we’re ready to grow. We’re on the lookout for talented designers to join us. Whether you’re at Designer or Senior Designer level, and whether your experience lies in Men’s or Women’s design, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to our Head of Design & Buying, and working closely with our Co-Founder, you will have creative flair and a keen eye for detail. If you are passionate about designing great quality, clean well fitted products and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!

Requirements

What will you do?

• Design and develop seasonal collections, adhering to brand aesthetic and commercial requirements.
• Create sketches and techpacks for garment production, ensuring that all designs are of the highest quality.
• Collaborate with the design team to determine product direction, color palettes, and trends.
• Ensure that all designs can be successfully manufactured, taking into account cost and feasibility.
• Identify and propose new design ideas, techniques, and materials to improve the overall product line.
• Stay up to date with market trends, identifying areas for growth and innovation.
• Communicate design concepts and specifications to production teams in a timely and clear manner.

What will success look like?

• Bringing creativity with a commercial mindset. Including fresh and innovative design ideas while keeping the customer and market trends in mind.
• Working collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can flex between different projects or categories with ease.

What we are looking for?

• Previous experience in a Fashion Designer role
• Experience in either menswear or womenswear
• Ability to design across multiple product categories
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, manufacturing techniques, and industry developments
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Must have experience managing a team
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with others.

Benefits

What we offer

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024 & 2025!
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off  
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.