Designer Athleisure & Activewear

The Retail Partnership Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fashion supplier is seeking a Ladieswear Designer to join their London-based team. In this hybrid role, you will take ownership of leisurewear design, collaborating with buyers and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in designing ladies leisurewear, strong CAD skills, and a proactive, organized approach. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing ladies leisurewear.
• Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills; CLO 3D and InDesign a plus.
• Highly organised with a strong eye for trends, colour and shape.
• Proactive team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to develop forward-thinking designs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing seasonal ranges across ladies leisurewear.
• Creating CADs for buyer presentations and internal development.
• Building accurate tech packs to support sample development.
• Maintaining sample trackers, fabric and trim libraries.
• Liaising with merchandisers in Shanghai.
• Supporting trend research and fabric sourcing.
• Producing regular shop and market reports.
• Keeping design systems and shared drives organised.
• Participating in showroom meetings.

Skills

Ladies leisurewear design

Illustrator

Photoshop

CLO 3D

InDesign

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trend analysis

Job description

Overview

We're working with a leading UK high street fashion supplier who are looking to appoint a Ladieswear Designer to join their London-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of leisurewear design, working closely with buyers and internal teams to deliver commercial yet trend-led collections. The company offers a supportive and fast-paced environment, with strong training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing seasonal ranges across ladies leisurewear
• Creating CADs for buyer presentations and internal development
• Building accurate tech packs to support sample development
• Maintaining sample trackers, fabric and trim libraries
• Liaising with merchandisers in Shanghai and supporting buyer communication
• Supporting trend research, fabric sourcing and seasonal moodboards
• Producing regular shop and market reports
• Keeping design systems and shared drives organised and up to date
• Participating in showroom meetings and contributing to inspirational shopping trips

Person Specification

• Experience designing ladies leisurewear
• Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills; CLO 3D and InDesign a plus
• Highly organised with a strong eye for trends, colour and shape
• Proactive team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to develop forward-thinking designs in a long lead-time environment

This is a hybrid role based in Central London, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home.