At a Glance
- Tasks: Design trendy sleep and loungewear while collaborating with buyers and factories.
- Company: Join a successful supplier of ladieswear for major high street retailers.
- Benefits: Creative ownership, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work closely with international teams and present to senior management.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the fashion industry with your unique design vision.
- Qualifications: Experience in women's jersey sleepwear and strong commercial instincts required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a talented and commercially minded designer with a passion for sleep and loungewear? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful, well-established supplier of ladieswear to major high street retailers and take real ownership of a thriving division. Reporting into the Design Director, you will be responsible for driving the creative and commercial direction of the sleep and loungewear category. You will develop trend-led ranges for key accounts, working directly with buyers to deliver product that is both on-trend and commercially strong.
Main Responsibilities and Duties will include:
- Developing trend direction, mood boards, colour stories and concept designs
- Fabric sourcing and development
- Producing clear, accurate technical packs and line drawings
- Overseeing samples through to production
- Conducting trend research and presenting direction to board level
- Building strong relationships with buyers and internal sales teams
- Liaising with overseas factories
Person Specification:
- Proven design experience in women's jersey sleepwear and/or loungewear, from either a supplier or retailer background
- A strong commercial instinct with a feminine, trend-aware design eye
- Experience working with Bangladesh and Cambodia production and factory liaison
- The ability to produce detailed and accurate technical packs
- Solid knowledge of the UK retail market and its key players
- Confident presentation skills with the gravitas to present at a senior level
- The ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines and deliver consistently
- Ambitious, determined and driven with excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Sleep and Loungewear Designer employer: The Retail Partnership Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Sleep and Loungewear Designer, where your creativity will flourish in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our company prioritises employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and the chance to work closely with major high street retailers. Located in a vibrant area, we foster a culture of inclusivity and passion for fashion, making it an exciting place to build your career.
Contact Details:
The Retail Partnership Ltd Recruitment Team
