We are working with an established fashion business to recruit an experienced Senior Tailoring Designer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a fashion-forward, commercial and contemporary Designer who has a strong understanding of tailoring but brings a modern, relevant approach to the category. We are specifically looking for someone with a strong and distinctive design handwriting who understands soft, contemporary tailoring. You will be working across a varied portfolio of high-profile fashion and retail accounts you will need to understand how to interpret emerging trends and translate them into commercially relevant product for different customer profiles. Main Responsibilities Will Include: - Designing contemporary, fashion-forward tailoring ranges across multiple key customer accounts. - Researching and interpreting seasonal trends, translating these into relevant and commercially viable product. - Creating product that balances strong fashion direction with customer requirements, price points and commercial considerations. - Working hands-on throughout the full design and development process, from initial concept through to final product. - Demonstrating a strong understanding of fabrics, construction, fit and garment development within tailoring. - Working closely with internal teams, customers and suppliers to develop ranges and respond to briefs. - Adapting design direction and product handwriting to suit the needs of different customers and market levels. - Presenting ranges, concepts and new product ideas confidently to customers. - Identifying opportunities to evolve and grow the tailoring category. - Managing and mentoring a Junior Designer, providing creative direction and supporting their development. - Keeping up to date with emerging trends, competitor activity and wider market developments. Person Specification: - Previous experience within fashion design, with significant experience in tailoring. - Previous experience working within a fashion supplier and/or retail environment. - A strong fashion eye with a contemporary, trend-led and commercial approach. - Experience designing soft, modern tailoring rather than purely traditional or classic tailoring. - Excellent technical understanding of tailoring, including garment construction, fit and development. - Strong fabric knowledge and an understanding of how fabric choice influences silhouette, construction and commerciality. - A hands-on designer who is comfortable getting into the detail and being involved throughout the development process. - Confident, collaborative and commercially aware, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and with customers. TPBN1_UKTJ
Senior Designer - Womenswear Tailoring employer: TRP Recruitment
Join a dynamic and fast-paced fashion business that values creativity and innovation, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about the industry. With a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth, employees benefit from opportunities to enhance their skills while contributing to exciting wholesale and digital marketplace initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers a unique chance to be part of a team that thrives on data-driven decision-making and a shared love for fashion.
