SENIOR LADIESWEAR FASHION DESIGNER – OCCASIONWEAR
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Full-Time | Office-Based | Central Manchester
Designing for top high street names: River Island, NEXT, ASOS & more
Work with premium in-house brands
Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for elegant occasion wear and over 6 years of industry experience?
Join a thriving Manchester-based ladieswear supplier designing trend-led collections for some of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers.
About the Role
As a Senior Designer, you’ll take ownership of your own brand, lead design projects, and collaborate across departments to bring fresh, trend-driven occasion wear collections to life.
You’ll be at the heart of the creative process, shaping the look and feel of garments worn for life’s most special moments — from weddings to red carpet occasions.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
Creating original sketches & detailed tech packs
Leading fabric selection, print, and embellishment development
Conducting trend research & presenting seasonal direction
Overseeing sampling and working closely with in-house and overseas teams
Collaborating with QC, buying, and senior management to meet brand goals
What We’re Looking For:
6+ years of design experience in occasion wear or womenswear
Strong Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills (CAD experience essential)
A deep understanding of fabric, trims, and garment construction
A keen eye for high street & catwalk trends
Excellent communication & leadership skills
Experience working with suppliers in India, China
Why Join Us?
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays – and your birthday off!
60% staff discount across all brands
Flexible working hours
Company pension scheme
5 days paid sick leave (after 2 years service)
The chance to design collections worn by women all over the world
Make Your Mark in Fashion
If you’re a senior-level designer ready to elevate your career with a company that blends creativity, commerciality and craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.