Jigsaw, a pioneer of the British high street, is seeking a:
Senior Softs Designer for a 6-month contract to join the creative team at our beautiful headquarters in Kew Gardens.
This is a full-time, 5 days a week in-office role for an experienced designer to own the 360-degree product lifecycle of our soft wovens collection.
The Role
You will design beautiful, high-quality contemporary collections that stay true to Jigsaw’s heritage of craft and design. This role owns the full end-to-end process, requiring a mix of creative vision and strong commercial execution during this contract period.
Key Responsibilities
- 360-Degree Product Ownership: Lead the full product journey, including trend research, creative fabric and trim selection, sketching, and launching comprehensive tech workbooks.
- Fittings & Construction: Take full responsibility for regular fitting sessions, working closely with garment technologists to ensure premium silhouette execution and construction.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with our buying and merchandising teams to balance creative vision with commercial viability, range architecture, and critical path deadlines.
- Market Sourcing: Source fabrics and materials that align with Jigsaw's commitment to quality, sustainability, and contemporary elevated aesthetics.
About You
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience designing womenswear softs/wovens.
- Brand Background: Experience at a premium, contemporary, or designer-level brand is highly preferred.
- Presence: Ability to work full-time (5 days a week) from our Kew Gardens studio to collaborate dynamically with the wider team.
- Availability: Immediately available or on a short notice period to commit to a 6-month contract.
- Technical Excellence: Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and creating detailed factory workbooks.
- Market Insight: A strong understanding of the premium British high street and the modern contemporary luxury landscape.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a digital portfolio demonstrating your 360-degree design process (from fabric selection to final product) to the Jigsaw Careers Portal.
