Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a renowned London-based fashion business in the search for an experienced Nightwear & Loungewear Designer to join their talented team. With a legacy spanning over 50 years and a global client base, the company is celebrated for its trend-driven collections that balance creativity and commercial appeal.
This is a full-time, office-based role located in London. Reporting directly to the Head of Design, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Sales, Fabric, Production, and Technical teams in a fast-paced and creative environment.
The Role
* Lead seasonal design research, developing directional mood boards, colour stories, and fabric concepts aligned with current trends.
* Create original, trend-aware nightwear and loungewear designs—across pyjamas, chemises, robes, and coordinated lounge sets—with a strong commercial sensibility.
* Partner with fabric and print teams to curate appropriate materials, trims, and surface patterns.
* Drive the sampling process, ensuring garments meet design vision and quality standards through close collaboration with technical teams.
* Present seasonal collections to both internal stakeholders and key retail partners, incorporating feedback to refine and evolve the ranges.
* Work cross-functionally with sales, buying, merchandising, and production teams to ensure collections are commercially viable and margin-aware.
* Stay ahead of competitor activity and consumer trends to inform both creative direction and market positioning.
* Guide and mentor junior members of the design team, supporting their development and workflow.
* Maintain ownership of the critical path to ensure samples and finalised designs are delivered on schedule.
The Candidate
* Brings a minimum of 6 years' hands-on experience in Nightwear or Loungewear design within a fashion-led environment.
* Highly driven and committed, with a flexible attitude toward deadlines and team needs.
* Exceptional eye for design detail, with a sharp sense of what’s commercially relevant.
* Clear and confident communicator, both visually and verbally, with strong presentation skills.
* Naturally collaborative and skilled at building productive working relationships across departments.
* Deep understanding of high street trends, social media influence, and seasonal fashion direction.
* Combines creative flair with commercial understanding, able to translate inspiration into salable product.
* Knowledgeable in garment construction, fitting, and manufacturing processes.
* Awareness of sustainable design practices and ability to integrate them into workflow.
* Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. If your application is successful, we will be in touch in due course.
To apply, please send your CV to info@modesearch.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!