Ladieswear Designer - Leisure & Outerwear
Our 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 leisurewear, with additional involvement in 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 leisurewear ranges, with additional outerwear support
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 leisurewear design, with outerwear experience advantageous
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
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