Ladies Woven and Jersey Designer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Ladieswear Designer specialising in wovens and jersey to join a leading UK supplier working with major high street retailers and supermarkets.

Based in their London office, this well-established business has built an outstanding reputation for both its products and its people. With a supportive culture and genuine opportunities for career development, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced designer looking to take the next step in their career.

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and commercially minded designer with a strong young to mid-market handwriting and a passion for delivering trend-led, customer-focused collections. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing multiple projects while working closely with customers and internal teams.

Main Responsibilties will include:

• Create seasonal mood boards and trend presentations alongside the Design team.
• Work closely with the in-house Sales team to develop and grow key customer accounts.
• Design seasonal capsule collections, including key silhouettes, colour palettes and fabric direction.
• Research emerging trends and source new fabrics, trims and design inspiration.
• Develop commercial, fashion-forward product tailored to customer briefs and market trends.
• Attend fabric fairs, trade shows and inspirational shopping trips.
• Participate in regular design meetings with the Sales Manager and customer buying and design teams, building strong working relationships.
• Work closely with the in-house Garment Technology team throughout the product development process.

Person Specification

• Previous experience designing womenswear for the young fashion market.
• Strong background in wovens and jersey
• Experience designing for major UK high street retailers.
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong commercial awareness with an excellent understanding of current and emerging fashion trends.
• Confident presenting ideas and attending customer meetings.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Fully computer literate with strong CAD skills.