At a Glance
- Tasks: Design trendy girlswear collections in nightwear and jersey, from concept to final approval.
- Company: Established fashion supplier based in Leicester with a focus on creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with leading UK retailers and stay ahead of market trends.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of girlswear with your design skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in childrenswear design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client, a highly regarded and established fashion supplier based in Leicester, is seeking a talented Designer / Senior Designer to join their growing Girlswear team, specialising in jersey and nightwear. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially focused designer with a strong understanding of the childrenswear market and a passion for developing trend-led, customer-focused collections.
Working with leading UK retailers, the successful candidate will have the ability to translate emerging trends into commercially successful products across girlswear nightwear and jersey categories.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Designing and developing trend-led girlswear collections across nightwear and jersey, covering a range of age groups.
- Creating innovative, commercially viable product concepts that align with customer briefs and market trends.
- Conducting regular trend research, competitor analysis, and market shopping to identify key trends, colours, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes.
- Developing seasonal mood boards, trend presentations, CADs, technical sketches, and comprehensive design packs.
- Presenting new concepts and seasonal ranges to both internal stakeholders and customers.
- Sourcing and developing fabrics, prints, graphics, and trims that support a modern and elevated aesthetic.
- Managing the design and development process from initial concept through to final sample approval.
- Ensuring all designs are commercially relevant, trend-driven, and delivered within critical path deadlines.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers to support successful product development.
Person Specification:
- Previous experience as a Designer or Senior Designer within childrenswear.
- A strong current childrenswear portfolio.
- Excellent trend forecasting skills with a strong understanding of the childrenswear market.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate trends into successful retail products.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Designer - Girls Jersey & Nightwear employer: TRP Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative fashion supplier in Leicester, where creativity meets commercial success. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth and encourages designers to push boundaries while developing trend-led collections for leading UK retailers. With ample opportunities for professional development and a focus on employee well-being, this role offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about childrenswear design.
