Tailoring Designer / Womenswear /London in City of London

Overview

I\’m looking for an exceptional designer to join a London-based Brand, shaping the future of womenswear collections.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Design, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing our womenswear collections, ensuring they reflect both our heritage and modern sophistication.

Responsibilities

• Designing seasonal womenswear collections aligned with brand identity, market trends, and customer expectations.
• Creating mood boards, colour palettes, technical drawings, and fabric selections.
• Overseeing the sampling process, fittings, and ensuring the highest quality standards in garment construction and finish.
• Collaborating closely with the production and buying teams to ensure design feasibility and cost targets.
• Researching market trends, competitor collections, and emerging innovations to keep designs fresh and commercially relevant.
• Attending and contributing to range planning and creative concept meetings.
• Working to critical path deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of samples and final products.
• Championing the brand\\\’s aesthetic while introducing modern, trend-conscious elements.

The Candidate

• Minimum 2 years of experience in womenswear Tailoring design, preferably within the premium or luxury fashion sector.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skill, and an understanding of elegant, tailored womenswear.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabric properties, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and CAD software.
• Awareness of current fashion trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape.
• Great communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

What IS ON OFFER

• Competitive salary package.
• The opportunity to contribute creatively to an iconic British brand with a prestigious history.
• Professional development and training to further your design expertise.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a close-knit, passionate team.
• Involvement in shaping the brand\\\’s future growth in the womenswear category.