Junior Womenswear Designer

The Retail Partnership Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant design studio is seeking a Junior Womenswear Designer to contribute to seasonal collections focused on day dresses, eveningwear, and bridal. The ideal candidate has a degree in Fashion Design, strong experience in the field, and proficiency in Adobe tools. This role is perfect for creative individuals in a collaborative environment, located in London offices 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a junior womenswear design role, ideally with day and evening dresses.
• Excellent understanding of fashion trends and fabrics.
• Experience working with factories and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends to create concept boards.
• Design trend-led womenswear collections.
• Prepare tech packs, CADs, and sketches.

Skills

Fashion Design

Trend Analysis

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Garment Construction

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a creative and commercially aware Junior Womenswear Designer to join a vibrant design studio working across multi-product ranges. You will contribute to seasonal womenswear collections for internal showrooms and key accounts, with a strong focus on day dresses, eveningwear, and bridal. This is a hands-on design role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about developing innovative yet commercial fashion.

Based in the London offices 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying seasonal trends to create focused and inspiring concept boards
• Designing trend-led womenswear collections across day, evening, and bridal categories
• Preparing tech packs, CADs, and sketches to support customer meetings and sample development
• Liaising with factories and suppliers to ensure accurate sample execution and timely delivery
• Attending customer meetings alongside account managers and providing post-meeting follow-up
• Sourcing new fabrics, prints, and trims aligned to each customer\'s aesthetic and price point
• Maintaining design libraries and development trackers for internal and customer use
• Participate in exciting seasonal sourcing and development trips to key international markets such as South Korea, Japan, USA, and Europe

Person specification

• Degree in Fashion Design
• Proven experience in a junior womenswear design role, ideally within multi-product categories and a proven track record in designing day dresses & evening dresses
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging fashion trends, fabrics, and garment construction
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong CAD and hand-drawing ability
• Experience working directly with factories and suppliers
• Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects