Are you a creative and commercial womenswear designer with experience across jersey and athleisure? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this leading fashion supplier, working with major high street retailers on trend-led, fast-moving product.
We're looking for a proactive, product-driven designer with strong supplier experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a true can-do attitude. This is a fantastic chance to shape collections across key accounts, designing womenswear with a sharp commercial eye.
This role is a maternity cover contract.
Main responsibilities
* Design and develop on-trend, commercial womenswear jersey, athleisure & activewear pieces for a diverse customer base.
* Research lifestyle trends, influencers, and cultural moments to inspire fresh design direction.
* Create forward-thinking design boards and CADs in line with buyer briefs and seasonal concepts.
* Partner with the fabric team to source and develop innovative, trend-led fabrics.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales and production, to deliver standout product.
* Liaise directly with retail buyers, presenting ideas and ensuring designs meet deadlines and expectations.
* Oversee the sampling process, ensuring quality, creativity, and timeliness.
Person specification
* Strong background in jerseywear and/or athleisure, with a proven commercial focus.
* Excellent knowledge of fabric sourcing and the ability to utilise this in innovative ways.
* Confident trend awareness and the ability to anticipate what's next for the high street.
* Strong CAD, design presentation and illustration skills.
* A creative thinker with a positive, hands-on attitude and the ability to inspire those around you.
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