Design Manager - Womenswear role at TRP Recruitment ltd
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a leading UK supplier of womens multi-products to major high street retailers and supermarkets. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are looking for a creative, commercial, and trend-driven Design Manager with a strong portfolio in the young to mid-market sector. You\'ll bring a confident handwriting style, a strong understanding of woven and Jersey products, and the ability to design for volume accounts. Experience working with supermarkets and high-street retailers is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity for a design leader with flair, vision, and a commercial edge to join a business that supplies some of the UK\'s best-loved retailers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design direction across ladieswear multi-product, from trend research through to final product.
* Reporting to the Design Director.
* Creating seasonal mood and trend boards, colour palettes, and capsule collections.
* Researching, sourcing, and developing fabrics, trims, and new design ideas.
* Presenting design concepts and collections clearly to both internal teams and external buyers.
* Working closely with sales and buying teams to deliver customer-focused, commercial ranges.
* Attending fabric fairs and inspirational shopping trips to drive innovation.
* Overseeing CADs, tech packs, and ensure all design work is executed to a high standard.
* Managing a team of designers from graduates, through to Senior Designers.
Person Specification / Qualifications
* Background in womens wovens or Jersey is essential.
* Proven experience designing young to mid-market womenswear for volume/high-street accounts.
* Confident, trend-led handwriting with strong commercial awareness.
* Excellent CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and presentation skills.
* Strong communication skills - confident in customer-facing meetings.
* Able to thrive under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
* A collaborative team player with a true passion for fashion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design
Industries
* Retail Apparel and Fashion
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