Ladieswear Designer - Tailoring and Outerwear
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly creative Womenswear Designer to join a successful and forward-thinking fashion supplier, working with a range of high street and premium customers. The key focus of the role is Outerwear and Tailoring, so strong experience and a great portfolio across these areas is essential. Our client is looking for a fresh, youthful and trend-led Designer with a strong creative eye and a real passion for fashion. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their own handwriting, push creative boundaries and work across exciting, fashion-forward collections. You will design across formal and casual outerwear, tailoring and woven separates, working closely with customers, suppliers and the wider design team.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Design trend-led womenswear collections with a strong focus on Outerwear and Tailoring
- Research trends, fabrics, colours and key fashion direction
- Develop creative concepts, mood boards and design presentations
- Produce strong hand sketches, CADs and technical drawings
- Work across formal and casual outerwear, tailoring and woven separates
- Source fabrics, trims and new techniques
- Work with customers, factories and suppliers throughout development
- Keep up to date with emerging trends and competitor activity
- Work collaboratively with the wider design and sales teams
- Manage multiple collections and deadlines
Person specifications:
- Womenswear Designer with strong experience across Outerwear and Tailoring
- Fresh, youthful and trend-led handwriting
- Experience across formal/casual outerwear; suede and leather desirable
- Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction and fit
- Excellent CAD and technical drawing skills
- Commercially aware but highly creative
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Passionate, proactive and full of ideas
- Organised and able to work at pace
- Ambitious and keen to develop and grow within a creative business
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Ladieswear Designer - Tailoring and Outerwear employer: The Retail Partnership Ltd
Join a dynamic and growing international fashion business that values innovation and excellence. As a Product and Sourcing Manager, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and offers opportunities for mentorship and leadership growth. With a portfolio of globally recognised brands, this role not only allows you to make a significant impact but also provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Contact Details:
The Retail Partnership Ltd Recruitment Team
