Designer (Bo & Tee

This role will focus on the creation of trend-led, innovative, and functional sportswear designs that cater to the brand's dynamic, fashion-forward audience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in seamless garment design, a strong understanding of fabric technology, and a passion for blending aesthetics with performance.,

• Lead the design and development of seamless activewear collections, ensuring that all pieces align with Bo+Tee's brand ethos of fashion-forward functionality.
• Design across various sportswear categories, including leggings, sports bras, shorts, tops, and outerwear, using seamless technology to create high-performance yet fashionable garments.
• Stay ahead of market trends by researching new seamless knitting techniques, yarn innovations, and functional design details.
• Ensure that the collections incorporate the latest fabric technologies, color palettes, and design elements suited for high-performance sportswear.
• Work closely with the technical team to ensure that designs are translated effectively into samples and production, with a focus on fit, performance, and comfort.
• Provide detailed design specifications, including technical sketches, fabric, and trim selection, to ensure seamless garments meet production standards.
Collaborative Product Development:
• Collaborate with product developers, the buying team, and manufacturers to ensure that designs are commercially viable and meet the brand's quality standards.
• Work with pattern cutters and garment technologists to refine product fit and functionality, ensuring that seamless garments perform as intended in real-life athletic scenarios.
• Source and select fabrics, yarns, and trims that are suitable for seamless technology, considering both performance and sustainability where possible.
• Liaise with fabric mills and suppliers to stay up to date with the latest developments in seamless technology and material innovation.
Project & Team Leadership:
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a creative and innovative design environment.
• Lead the design process from concept through to final samples, ensuring that deadlines are met and collections are delivered on time.
• Work closely with the Product & Designer Director to ensure that all collections align with Bo+Tee's creative vision, offering input into the seasonal design direction and strategy.
• Present design concepts and collections to senior management, providing clear rationale for design choices based on trend research and market needs.
Sustainability & Innovation:
• Explore opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and manufacturing practices into seamless sportswear collections.
• Work with suppliers to ensure Bo+Tee's seamless products are produced with environmental considerations in mind.
• Continuously seek out new techniques, materials, and technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible with seamless sportswear, contributing to Bo+Tee's reputation as an innovative brand.
  
  5+ years of experience in sportswear or activewear design, with a strong focus on seamless garment technology.
• Proven track record of designing commercially successful sportswear collections for an established brand.
• In-depth knowledge of seamless garment construction, yarns, and fabric technology.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to create detailed technical sketches, spec sheets, and design documentation.
• Strong awareness of fashion and activewear trends, with the ability to translate trends into functional, wearable sportswear designs.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design software.
• Experience working with 3D design software or seamless knitting CAD systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey design concepts to cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers and fabric mills, particularly in seamless garment production.
• A background in sustainable sportswear design is a plus.
  
  Founded in 2015, Oh Polly creates high-quality, innovative designs that are trend-driven, meeting our customers' needs in an ever-evolving market without compromising on our global responsibility and ethical values. Our business model is social first, centred around our industry-leading Instagram and Facebook accounts. 2020 saw the launch of Bo+Tee, Oh Polly's much-loved gym and activewear brand. Fast forward to 2024 and we now have a combined following of over 10 million across the brands, selling products in almost every single country around the world. Operating via offices in Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Dhaka and Guangzhou, the business has over 400 employees in the UK and 1500 directly employed worldwide. As we continue to expand our global presence, we are looking for talented, driven, and ambitious individuals to join the Oh Polly team! Here, you can expect an environment to flourish, develop and take your career to the next level., Our culture is diverse, creative and collaborative. Our teams are committed, ambitious and hard working. We offer an environment to flourish, develop and take your career to the next level.
All of our clothes are designed in the U.K and we are passionate about nurturing fresh and upcoming talent within the fashion industry - whether this is through working with the latest bloggers or spotting the next marketing guru in the making! We work with hundreds of women across the world, with 70% of global senior management positions in the UK and LA being held by women - a striking contrast to the majority of fashion brands globally. Furthermore, there is no gender pay gap among workers in the same roles, regardless of where they are based around the world. We are currently experiencing phenomenal growth and there are many opportunities to join our fun and dynamic teams across the globe. Click on our current vacancies or contact our recruitment team, they would love to hear from you!


• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
• 50% discount on all Oh Polly and Bo+Tee product
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Corporate gym membership (subject to tax)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Company social event.
This Company is an equal opportunities employer Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Department Design