At a Glance
- Tasks: Design trendy girlswear collections and lead creative direction for major retail accounts.
- Company: Established fashion company with a focus on high street and supermarket retailers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus benefits and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with mentorship opportunities for junior designers.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a key product category and make a real impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Girlswear Designer with strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a well-established and growing fashion company supplying leading UK high street and supermarket retailers. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Girlswear Designer to take ownership of a key product category and play an integral role within their design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a trend-led, commercially aware designer with strong experience in girlswear. You will be responsible for shaping product direction, presenting directly to major retail customers, and delivering commercially successful collections. The role offers a high level of autonomy and is ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership position within a dynamic business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design trend-driven girlswear collections (up to early teens)
- Lead the creative direction for key accounts, presenting ranges directly to customers
- Research and interpret seasonal trends, including colour, fabric, graphics, and silhouettes
- Develop commercially relevant collections tailored to specific retailer needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, becoming a trusted design partner
- Create detailed CADs, technical packs, and design specifications
- Manage product development from concept through to final sample approval
- Work cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, production, and technical teams
- Liaise with overseas suppliers and factories throughout development
- Mentor and support junior members of the design team
- Ensure all collections meet customer briefs, costing targets, and critical path deadlines
About You - Experience needed to be shortlisted
- Proven experience as a Girlswear Designer within a high street retailer or supplier with a strong experience on woven product
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent trend forecasting skills
- Confident presenting to customers and building long-term relationships
- Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take full ownership of a category
- Based in London and eligible to work in the UK
“We will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours of receiving your CV, however due to the nature of our business this may be delayed due to meetings, holidays and offsite visits. If you have not had a response within 7 days then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, due to high volume response unfortunately we are unable to reply to all applicants.”
Designer - Commercial in London employer: Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists
Join a well-established and growing fashion company in North London, where creativity meets commercial success. As a Girlswear Designer, you will enjoy a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, with ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a supportive design team. With competitive salary packages and the chance to lead key product categories, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the fashion industry.
Contact Details:
Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
