Womenswear Designer
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
We are working with an established international supplier who are continuing to grow their presence in the UK and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-evolving team, working within a growing supplier business that offers the pace and energy of a new division, alongside the support and infrastructure of a larger global organisation.
They are looking for a commercially minded Womenswear Designer to join their London team, working across soft separates, denim and jersey. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced supplier environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships and is excited by the chance to be part of a business at an important stage of growth. You will be working closely with major UK retail customers and overseas manufacturing teams to deliver trend-led and commercially successful collections.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Designing commercially strong womenswear collections across soft separates, denim and jersey
* Presenting ranges, concepts and seasonal direction to buyers and managing those customer relationships on an ongoing basis
* Working closely with major UK customers including high street, supermarket and volume retail accounts to understand briefs and deliver against their requirements
* Identifying new product opportunities and contributing fresh ideas to support the continued growth of the division
* Researching seasonal trends, consumer insights, catwalk influences and competitor activity to create relevant and commercial product
* Developing seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric direction, washes, prints and key design details
* Producing detailed design packs, CADs and technical specifications for development and sampling
* Collaborating closely with merchandising, sourcing, technical teams and overseas factories to ensure products are developed in line with customer expectations and target costs
Person specification:
* Previous UK supplier experience is essential xsngvjr
* Proven experience presenting to buyers and confidently managing customer relationships
* Strong womenswear design experience across soft separates, denim and jersey
* Experience designing for major UK high street, supermarket or other volume-driven retail accounts
* Strong understanding of fabric development, garment construction, fit, washes and finishing techniques
* Highly commercial with the ability to translate trends into product that is right for the customer and price point
* Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and relevant design software
* Confident managing the design process from concept through to sample approval