Junior Womenswear Designer

The Retail Partnership Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant design studio in London seeks a creative Junior Womenswear Designer. You will contribute to womenswear collections, focusing on eveningwear. Responsibilities include researching trends, designing collections, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates are passionate about fashion, hold a Fashion Design degree, and have experience in junior design roles. This role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a junior womenswear design role.
• Strong track record in designing day dresses & evening dresses.
• Skilled in CAD and hand-drawing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Fashion trend analysis

Garment construction

Collaboration

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