Childrenswear Designer (TGS1694) – Up to £35k

Tagged Resources; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established supplier of childrenswear is seeking an experienced Designer to join their team. The role involves designing products for children, coordinating with sales and technical teams, and managing accounts with retailers. Candidates should have a strong background in childrenswear and babywear, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in childrenswear and babywear for both girls and boys.
• Experience working with high street retailers and supermarkets.

Responsibilities

• Designing childrenswear/babywear for ages 0 years and upwards.
• Coordinate with sales and Technical teams to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Manage accounts with high street retailers and supermarkets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Presentation

Designing on-trend products

Job description

Location: East Anglia

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1694

The Company:

An established supplier of childrenswear to the high street is looking for an experienced Designer to join their busy team. Candidates should have a background in childrenswear and babywear, working with both boys' and girls' products, and be either graphic design or styling led.

The Role:

• Designing childrenswear/babywear for ages 0 years and upwards, for both boys and girls.
• Stay up-to-date with babywear trends.
• Maintain a high standard of design within the brief.
• Coordinate with the sales and Technical teams to ensure designs and fits meet specifications and costs.
• Analyze sales feedback to develop best-selling designs.
• Create and send sample requests, line drawings, style details, and artwork to factories.
• Provide factories with clear details and accurate artwork.
• Manage license portal websites, including concept, strike-offs, and sample uploads.
• Check and approve initial samples, strike-offs, lab dips, trim cards, and PP samples.
• Attend weekly meetings with suppliers and licensors.
• Conduct regular store visits.
• Manage accounts with high street retailers and supermarkets.
• Oversee critical paths.
• Liaise with factories in the Far East to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Present ideas to clients and buying teams.
• Prepare briefs, technical packs, and trend boards.
• Conduct market research.

Skills Required:

• Experience in childrenswear and babywear for both girls and boys.
• Experience working with high street retailers and supermarkets.
• Be either a graphic design-led or styling-led Designer.
• Experience with licensed goods is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of critical paths.
• Experience liaising with Far East factories regularly.
• Confident in designing on-trend, commercial products from concept to final design.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous management experience with high street and supermarket accounts.