Character Licensing Clothing Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum (depending on experience + Bens)
Character Licensing Designer
Product: Clothing manufacturer
Location: Manchester – 2 days hybrid at home
Salary to £35K depending on experience + Bens
Another great design role has become available at Dobson Welch for a well versed Character licensing clothing designer to focus on Adults daywear .. There is huge expansion afoot and with this they are looking to expand the team and add several members.
DUTIES
Design to a brief but with a creative edge and amend at buyer demands.
Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop (minimum 2-3 years’ experience)
Trend research, mood boards creation for new projects and seasons ahead.
Work with the larger Design team to make sur customers are happy and consistent service.
Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations.
Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs.
Manage day to day workload, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs.
UK Based and eligible to work in the UK for over 5 years.
MUST HAVES TO BE SHORTLISTED
Recent and well-versed experience designing Character Licensing clothing (adults) multiproduct with a UK based high street supplier or retailer.
Design experience (recent) of Character licensed product
First class English communication skills (written and verbal)
Solid IT Skills (Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Able to commute for a day’s work in Manchester 3 days a week.
Team player, self-motivated, well organised
With the growth there are some great career opportunities here to so the company’s focus is also on developing people
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Character Licensing Clothing Designer roles across Dobson Welch's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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