Designer (Nightwear) in London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours, 5 days per week)

Key Contacts: Design Team, Sales Team, External Stakeholders

About the Role

We are looking for a Nightwear Designer, to create commercial, on-trend nightwear and loungewear ranges that meet customer briefs, target prices and critical path deadlines. You’ll take ownership from initial concept through to sample approval, working closely with Sales, Product Development, Garment Technology, QA and our supply base to deliver products that look great, fit well and meet all quality and compliance requirements. This role suits someone who is creative, detail-focused and comfortable balancing design with day-to-day production realities.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth trend research and create seasonal mood boards, colour palettes, and fabric stories.
• Design innovative, fashion-forward yet commercially viable garments, including pyjamas, chemises, robes, and lounge sets.
• Select appropriate fabrics, trims, and prints in collaboration with the fabric sourcing and print design teams.
• Oversee sample development and work closely with garment techs on fit, construction, and quality standards.
• Produce accurate tech packs for sampling and production.
• Collaborate with the internal sales team and other departments.
• Liaise with buyers, merchandisers, and production teams to ensure collections meet cost and margin requirements.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform design direction.
• Maintain the critical path and ensure timely delivery of samples using a PLM system and can handle inputting data and administrative tasks.

Person Specification

• At least 3 years+ of experience in Nightwear/lounge design.
• Strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, confident presenter.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good eye for commercial product and trends.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, shows initiative.
• A strong interest and understanding of the industry, what’s happening on the high street, catwalks and social media.
• Commercial awareness – interpreting and translating trends to meet the customer profile.
• Good knowledge of garment construction and fitting.
• Understands the remits of sustainability in this industry and can support processes around this.
• Excellent Photoshop and Illustrator skills.

Note

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we would aim to reach an agreement on any changes.

About Pentex

Fashion Built on Integrity. Designed for the World. At Pentex, integrity shapes everything we do; from how we treat people to how we make products. With design at our core and ethics in every thread, we deliver fashion solutions that are responsible, resilient, and ready for the future. From our roots in 1960’s East London to becoming a Global Design and Manufacturing partner, Pentex has grown through one defining value: uncompromising integrity. We believe in doing what’s right, even when it’s not the easiest route. That means delivering on our promises, prioritising people over profits, and holding ourselves to the highest ethical and operational standards. Every stitch we sew, every partnership we build, and every garment we ship, reflects our commitment to doing business that honours the Pentex ethos.