Womenswear Designer – S.U.N (Nightwear/Swimwear) in City of Westminster

About the role

As a Designer (L6) within our Product Design Profession, you will be the driving force behind designing, developing, and delivering original, relevant, and customer‑centric own‑brand products. Utilising deep customer insights, you will inspire, excite, and delight our customers while delivering planned growth for your categories. You are a true specialist who "owns" their product area. While you will provide strategic oversight across Underwear and Swim, you will act as the primary expert and specialist in Nightwear, ensuring a commercial and clear direction that sets the standard for the industry. You will take a leading role in design projects, working independently, alongside or in collaboration with the wider Design and Trading community. You will mentor within the wider design and category teams, sharing significant experience and knowledge where needed.

Position Details

• Contract type – This position is a Permanent contract.
• Working pattern/flexible working – The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you will work a mixture between the office and home based on your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The expectation is for three in‑person days per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Store visits and meetings with brands/suppliers may also be included.
• Location – This role is based at our London Head Office campus in Pimlico. Travel to Europe, the Far East & India may be required.
• FYI – This position is predominantly focused on Nightwear Design; experience in swimwear design is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Category Leadership – Take the lead on Nightwear design projects, working independently and collaboratively to deliver best‑in‑class products.
• Specialist Expertise – Demonstrate significant experience in Nightwear, overseeing Underwear and Swim to ensure a cohesive, distinct, and unique customer offer.
• Commercial Direction – Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to co‑create briefs and deliver outcomes aligned with brand guidelines and commercial goals.
• Strategic Thinking – Work alongside the Category Design Lead to drive your category in line with business outcomes, keeping the voice of the customer at the heart of every decision.
• Research & Trend – Lead seasonal trend research, setting colour palettes and mood boards that reflect market conditions and evolving customer needs.
• Sustainability – Review technological advancements and incorporate new ways to meet Partnership ES (Environmental/Sustainability) standards.
• Technical Mastery – Produce precise design packs and fulfil briefs with innovative solutions, using Adobe Creative Suite and specialist design software to ensure an efficient and accurate sampling process.
• IP Protection – Limit risk and protect intellectual property through meticulous record‑keeping and traceability of style references.
• Mentorship – Act as a role model within the Design Profession, mentoring and sharing knowledge to help the wider team achieve their potential.
• Deputising – Support the Category Design Lead, stepping in to deputise and provide leadership for the category when appropriate.
• Co‑ownership – Act in accordance with the Partnership’s purpose and democratic principles, speaking honestly and frequently to improve the business.

About You

• The Specialist – You are a seasoned designer with a deep‑seeded passion and expertise in Nightwear, understanding the technicalities of the product area and having the unique skill set to create a distinct market position.
• The Collaborator – You thrive in a cross‑functional environment, working seamlessly with Trading and Technical communities to ensure the best product for the collection.
• The Mentor – You are committed to personal and professional development, both for yourself and for those you mentor within the studio.
• Agile & Global – You are comfortable with EU and international travel for product development and embrace the Partnership’s agile and flexible working practices.

Essential skills/experience

• Experience in stakeholder management, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proven commercial focus.
• A track record of credible creative achievements.
• A strong understanding of the JL&P brand and/or sub‑brands, their brand values and potential for product.

Desirable skills/experience

• BA degree in Design.
• Substantial experience within a retail product design studio.
• Good external network across the design industry.