Established Designer - Womenswear Jersey

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

London-based fashion business seeks an Established Jersey Designer to lead the jersey department, driving trend-led ranges from concept to CADs and production packs. You will collaborate with Buyers and factories to ensure designs translate to high-volume, commercial products.

The role requires a strong portfolio in jersey design, proficiency with CAD software, and excellent communication to support development through critical path stages in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Jersey Designer experience in supplier or retailer context.
• Strong commercial awareness to translate trends into wearable products.
• Excellent CAD work portfolio with production-ready packs.

Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends, colours, fabrics, silhouettes, and competitors.
• Design commercially focused jersey ranges.
• Create CADs using Adobe software with production-ready details.
• Produce technical packs with clear measurements and specs.
• Collaborate with Buyers to align with briefs and commercial direction.
• Attend meetings and present new ideas and ranges as needed.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers to ensure accurate development.
• Support cross-functional teams through the critical path.
• Review samples and provide clear amendment comments.

Skills

Jersey design

Trend analysis

Creative thinking

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

We are working with a highly successful and well-established fashion business who are looking for a talented Established Jersey Designer to join their growing design team.

Based in London, this is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially aware Designer with a strong understanding of the fashion market and experience working across high-volume orders.

The successful candidate will be confident taking ownership of the jersey department, from initial trend research and concept development through to creating detailed CADs and technical packs for production.

This role offers hybrid working.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Researching and interpreting key seasonal trends, colours, fabrics, silhouettes and competitor activity.
• Designing commercially successful and trend-led jersey ranges .
• Creating detailed and accurate CADs using Adobe Software.
• Producing technical packs with clear measurements, construction details and product specifications.
• Working closely with Buyers to understand customer briefs, requirements and commercial direction.
• Attending customer meetings and presenting new ideas, concepts and product ranges where required.
• Liaising with factories and suppliers throughout the development process to ensure products are developed accurately and efficiently.
• Working closely with Technical, Product Development and Merchandising teams throughout the critical path.
• Reviewing samples and providing clear comments and amendments to ensure products meet the required design, fit and quality standards.
• Conducting regular competitor and market research to identify new opportunities and emerging trends.

Person Specifications:

• Previous experience working as a Jersey Designer at either a supplier or retailer.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends into wearable and commercially successful product.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent CAD work, commercial product development and a clear understanding of jersey design.
• Confident creating detailed, accurate and production-ready technical packs.
• Strong understanding of jersey fabrics, garment construction, fit and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive, creative and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine passion for fashion and product development.