Ladies Athleisure Designer

A leading UK high street supplier is seeking a fashion led Ladies Athleisure/Sportswear Designer to join its central London design team. Reporting into an Account Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented designer to develop their skills, receive thorough training, and progress within a supportive and fast-paced environment. You will have a great eye for trends and be passionate about creating fashion forward Athleisure.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating trend-led, commercially viable ranges for major retail customers.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Support the planning and design of ladies' athleisure and sportswear ranges
• Create CAD designs for both customer presentations and internal ranges
• Develop accurate tech packs to ensure sample precision
• Contribute to seasonal trend packs, including shapes, fabrics, colours, graphics, and mood direction
• Conduct regular shop reports for competitor and market analysis
• Proactively research and source new fabrics and trims
• Participate in seasonal inspiration trips, including potential international travel
• Liaise with internal merchandising teams in Shanghai
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buying teams
• Maintain and update sample trackers
• Keep fabric and trim libraries organised and current
• Ensure digital systems (e.g. OneDrive) are up to date
• General office administration, including post and maintaining rails and folders
• Continuously develop skills, including learning new software such as AI tools

Person Specification:

• Experience in ladieswear design is essential
• Previous exposure to sportswear is preferred but not essential
• Strong CAD skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Working knowledge of Excel; AI software skills are advantageous
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to design commercially viable yet trend-forward ranges
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with a proactive approach
• Positive, motivated, and determined attitude