Junior Womenswear Designer

TRP RECRUITMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant design studio in London is seeking a creative Junior Womenswear Designer. This hands-on role focuses on developing innovative eveningwear collections and involves activities such as researching trends, preparing design documentation, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion Design and experience in a similar role, coupled with a strong understanding of current fashion trends and design software skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in junior womenswear design, especially day and evening dresses.
• Excellent understanding of fashion trends and garment construction.
• Experience working directly with factories and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Research and create concept boards based on seasonal trends.
• Design trend-led womenswear collections across categories.
• Prepare tech packs, CADs, and sketches for sample development.
• Liaise with factories for accurate sample execution.
• Attend customer meetings and provide follow-up.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Fashion trends understanding

Hand-drawing ability

Project management

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a creative 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 eveningwear. This is a hands‑on design role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about developing innovative fashion.

Based in the London offices 5 days a week.

Main responsibilities will include:

• 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