A well-established fashion supplier, trusted by some of the UK's most trend-forward retailers, is looking for a talented and passionate Outerwear Designer to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a designer who truly lives and breathes outerwear someone who brings both creative flair and technical precision to everything they do. You'll play a central role in the design process from concept to delivery, working closely with buyers, account managers, and factories to bring compelling collections to life.Hybrid working 3/2 is also offered in this role
Main Responsibilities will include:
* Design & Development - Create innovative concepts, mood boards, and detailed technical specifications that translate trend into commercial product
* CAD & Technical - Produce accurate, polished CADs and tech packs with strong attention to detail
* Trend Research - Stay ahead of the market, identifying key outerwear trends and translating them into relevant, sellable designs
* Buyer Relationships - Lead design meetings with retail buyers, presenting with confidence and building strong, lasting partnerships
* Fabric & Trim Sourcing - Identify and source new materials that elevate product quality and innovation
* Factory Liaison - Collaborate regularly with factories in Bangladesh and Cambodia to ensure design intent is delivered at every stage of production
Person Specification:
* Solid outerwear design experience, gained at a supplier or retail brand
* Experience working with Bangladesh and or Cambodia essential
* Strong technical skills - proficient in Adobe and confident producing CADs
* A natural presenter, comfortable leading buyer meetings
* Commercially minded with a keen eye on trends
* Highly organised, collaborative, and positive in approach
* Genuine passion for outerwear design - this one matters
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