At a Glance
- Tasks: Design trendy womenswear jersey and nightwear collections that resonate with modern fashion.
- Company: Join a friendly, well-established fashion supplier based in Leicester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a dynamic team and build relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the fashion industry with innovative designs and impactful collections.
- Qualifications: Experience in womenswear design, strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are seeking a talented Senior Designer to join a friendly team for a successful and well-established fashion supplier. Based in Leicester, this role is to design womenswear jersey and nightwear. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and trend-driven designer who has a strong understanding of the womenswear market and can bring a fresh, contemporary approach to product development.
The ideal candidate will have a refined, modern handwriting, with the ability to create fashion-forward yet commercial collections across womenswear nightwear and jersey categories.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:- Designing and developing commercially successful womenswear collections across nightwear and jersey categories, with a focus on creating modern, trend-led product.
- Researching and interpreting global fashion trends, identifying key colours, fabrics, silhouettes, and styling details relevant to the target customer.
- Creating seasonal mood boards, trend presentations, CADs, and detailed technical packs to support product development.
- Working closely with customers, product development teams, and overseas suppliers throughout the design process.
- Presenting seasonal collections and new product ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and retail customers.
- Sourcing fabrics, prints, graphics, and trims to support the development of elevated and contemporary ranges.
- Supporting the product development process from initial concept through to sample approval and production sign-off.
- Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure the successful execution of seasonal collections.
- Previous experience as a Designer or Senior Designer within womenswear, with a focus on nightwear, loungewear, jersey, or related categories.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a modern, clean, and commercially relevant design aesthetic.
- Excellent trend forecasting and market analysis skills, with a passion for contemporary womenswear.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
- The ability to translate catwalk and market trends into commercially successful product ranges.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Senior Designer - Womenswear Jersey in Loughborough employer: TRP Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a well-established fashion supplier in Leicester, where creativity meets commercial success. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages personal growth and professional development, offering our employees the chance to thrive in a supportive environment. With access to the latest trends and a focus on contemporary womenswear, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the fashion industry.
