We are working with a successful fashion business who are looking for a talented and commercially driven Senior Womenswear Designer to join their team, working across both jersey and woven product.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Designer looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to have real autonomy, creative freedom and a significant influence on the continued growth of the business.
Working within a close-knit, ambitious team, you will play a key role in developing trend-led, commercially successful collections.
This is a fantastic opportunity, where your ideas will be valued, your contribution will make a genuine impact and there is plenty of scope to shape the role around your experience and strengths.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop innovative, trend-led and commercially successful womenswear collections across both jersey and woven product.
- Take ownership of the creative direction and development of key customer accounts, ensuring collections reflect current trends, customer requirements and commercial opportunities.
- Work directly with major UK high-street retailers, confidently presenting collections, new product concepts and trend direction to buyers.
- Play an instrumental role in developing new business, creating inspiring collections and presentations to attract prospective customers.
- Research and interpret emerging trends, colours, fabrics, prints and silhouettes, translating these into relevant and commercially viable ranges.
- Work closely with the Account Manager to interpret customer briefs, respond to feedback and ensure product development meets customer expectations.
- Collaborate with overseas design, sourcing and production teams across China, India and Bangladesh, overseeing product development from initial concept through to production.
- Produce detailed CADs, range plans, mood boards, trend presentations and technical development packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Identify opportunities for fabric innovation, product development and range expansion to strengthen the company's offering.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience as an experienced Womenswear Designer.
- Strong design experience across both jersey and woven womenswear, with an excellent understanding of commercial product development.
- A confident and engaging communicator who is comfortable presenting collections directly to Buyers and building lasting customer relationships.
- A strong commercial eye, with the ability to balance creativity, trend direction and customer requirements to deliver successful collections.
- Excellent knowledge of current and emerging womenswear trends, fabrics, prints, silhouettes and the wider UK retail market.
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, with strong CAD, range-building and presentation capabilities.
- Experience working with overseas factories and production teams, ideally across China, India or Bangladesh.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence to bring new ideas, identify opportunities and contribute to the wider commercial success of the business.
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Senior Designer - Womenswear Wovens & Jersey in London employer: TRP Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading UK women's fashion wholesaler, where your expertise in business development will be valued and rewarded. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and success. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a company known for its trend-led designs and commitment to quality, making it an exciting place to advance your career in the fashion industry.
