Childrenswear Designer

Create Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury childrenswear brand in the UK is seeking a Senior Designer to oversee the design process from concept to production. This role involves shaping creative direction, developing trend-led concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure collections are delivered on time. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the luxury fashion sector and a strong technical grasp of fabrics. This full-time position offers a chance to influence brand evolution in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a senior designer or design manager in luxury childrenswear or premium fashion.
• Proven ability to balance creativity with commercial performance.
• Highly proactive and confident in working independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the design process from concept through to production follow-up.
• Shape creative direction and develop trend-led concepts.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver collections on time.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of fabrics

Creativity with commercial performance

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Job description

Senior Designer – Heritage Luxury Children’swear & Lifestyle House

Crete are excited to share a rare opportunity to step into a truly hands‑on Senior Designer role within a heritage luxury childrenswear and lifestyle house.

This position sits at the heart of a small, highly collaborative head office team, offering full ownership of the end‑to‑end design process across seasonal ready‑to‑wear, capsule collections, accessories and lifestyle products. From shaping creative direction and trend‑led concepts through to fabric selection, fittings and production follow‑up, this is a 360° role for a designer who thrives on autonomy, accountability and craftsmanship.

Working closely with founders, creative leadership and cross‑functional teams, the role blends creativity with commercial insight, ensuring collections are beautifully designed, market‑relevant and delivered on time. Ideal for an established senior designer with a strong luxury background, this is an opportunity to influence brand evolution, lead with integrity and create meaningful product within a refined, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the design process from concept through to production follow‑up, ensuring high‑quality craftsmanship and commercial success.
• Shape creative direction, develop trend‑led concepts, select fabrics and oversee fittings.
• Collaborate with founders, creative leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver collections on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a senior designer or design manager in luxury childrenswear or premium fashion.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, construction and sourcing.
• Proven ability to balance creativity with commercial performance.
• Highly proactive, confident working independently in a small business environment, an excellent communicator and presenter, with energy, discretion and a strong sense of brand ambassadorship.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Manufacturing, and Product Management