TipTopJob – West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Leeds (with occasional travel)
Maternity Cover: 1 year fixed‑term contract
Salary: up to A GBP 35,000
About The Role
Our client is seeking a talented and creative Womenswear Designer to join their Design Team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of their womenswear collections, bringing fresh ideas while maintaining the brands distinctive style. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced position that combines creativity with commercial awareness. You’ll be managing multiple projects and deadlines, keeping the customer at the heart of every decision.
Key Responsibilities
* Research and interpret emerging fashion trends to inform and inspire seasonal collections.
* Develop design themes that balance trend relevance with the brands signature aesthetic.
* Design across key womenswear categories, including dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and nightwear.
* Create graphics, prints, and embroidery designs that align with the brands visual identity.
* Collaborate with the Buying Team to deliver cohesive, commercially viable ranges.
* Source and develop new fabrics, trims, and finishes to enhance product quality and innovation.
* Produce detailed tech packs and liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate sample development.
* Participate in sign‑off meetings and seasonal range reviews.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including attending local and international development trips where required.
* Work cross‑functionally with other departments to align on seasonal strategy, timelines, and customer insights.
Experience Required
* Minimum 3 years experience as a womenswear designer.
* Proven experience designing dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and prints.
* Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current and future fashion trends.
* Ability to develop seasonal themes that reinforce the brand identity.
* Experience designing graphics, embroidery, and prints.
* Experience working directly with suppliers on product development.
* Ability to create accurate, detailed tech packs.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in a lifestyle or branded fashion environment.
* Experience collaborating closely with buyers.
* Experience designing nightwear.
* Knowledge of sourcing fabrics, trims, and finishes.
* Experience working with Far East suppliers.
* Proven ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities effectively.
If you would like to apply, please call Jade on [contact details omitted] or email us. Closing date is 17.11.2025. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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