Kidswear Designer (London Area)

Our client, a leading sportswear brand house, is looking to hire an experienced Kidswear Designer to join their creative team. This is a key role responsible for designing seasonal collections across multiproduct apparel for kids aged 1.5–8 years and 5–11 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends, key items, colours, fabrics, and themes in line with brand direction.
• Develop original design concepts, sketches, and technical specifications aligned to seasonal briefs.
• Create mood boards, trend boards, and visual research to support the design process.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of kidswear trends and historical references to guide silhouettes, fabrications, and detailing.
• Work closely with the Head of Design and Sales Team to build commercial, cohesive ranges each season.
• Manage detailed design and development records including fabrication and print details for each style.
• Prepare accurate tech packs and spec sheets for handover to production teams and suppliers.
• Attend fit sessions, make amendments to specs, and communicate changes to relevant teams and partners.
• Ensure all work aligns with range plans and critical path deadlines.
• Support seasonal content creation for catalogues and presentation tools.
• Travel occasionally for supplier meetings, brand collaborations, or client visits.

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years’ experience designing multiproduct childrenswear (ages 1.5–8 and 5–11).
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to take collections from concept and research through to final spec and development.
• Confident in trend research and translating market insights into commercial product.
• Excellent technical drawing skills and attention to detail, both hand-drawn and digital.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric types, and pattern cutting principles.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Location: London

Salary: Excellent market rate based on skills, experience and past performance.

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Annual salary review

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Career prospects.