Job Description
Ladieswear Designer - OuterwearOur client, a long-established and highly respected high street supplier, is seeking a Ladieswear Designer to join their growing team. Based in central London, this role focuses primarily on ladies outerwear. The company offers excellent training, a friendly and supportive studio environment, a clear progression path, and operates on a hybrid basis with three days in the office and two days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop ladies outerwear ranges
* Create accurate CADs for buyer presentations and internal use
* Prepare detailed tech packs to support sample development
* Maintain up-to-date sample trackers and organise fabric and trim libraries
* Liaise with buying teams to develop strong working relationships
* Communicate effectively with internal merchandising teams in Shanghai
* Conduct regular shop reports and update trend packs seasonally
* Participate in trend research, inspirational shopping trips, and fabric sourcing
* Keep internal systems such as OneDrive organised with current design documentation
Person Specification:
* Previous experience in ladies outerwear design
* Strong CAD skills, with proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop essential
* Familiarity with CLO 3D, InDesign, and Excel would be a plus
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Commercially focused with a strong sense of trend awareness and team collaboration