Kidswear Designer

Systematic Marketer; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative sportswear brand is seeking a talented Kidswear Designer to join their creative team. This exciting role involves designing seasonal collections for children aged 1.5 to 11 years, where your creativity will shine through in original concepts and technical specifications. Collaborate closely with the Head of Design and Sales Team to produce cohesive and commercially viable ranges. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a self-starter who thrives on trend research and has a passion for children's fashion. Join a forward-thinking company and make your mark in the industry!

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Annual salary review

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Career prospects

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience designing multiproduct childrenswear.
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends and develop original design concepts.
• Create mood boards and maintain detailed design records.
• Prepare tech packs and attend fit sessions.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Trend Research

Technical Drawing

Garment Construction

Pattern Cutting Principles

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Job description

Our client, a leading sportswear brand house, is looking to hire an experiencedKidswear Designerto join their creative team. This is a key role responsible for designing seasonal collections across multiproduct apparel for kids aged 1.5–8 years and 5–11 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends, key items, colours, fabrics, and themes in line with brand direction.
• Develop original design concepts, sketches, and technical specifications aligned to seasonal briefs.
• Create mood boards, trend boards, and visual research to support the design process.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of kidswear trends and historical references to guide silhouettes, fabrications, and detailing.
• Work closely with the Head of Design and Sales Team to build commercial, cohesive ranges each season.
• Manage detailed design and development records including fabrication and print details for each style.
• Prepare accurate tech packs and spec sheets for handover to production teams and suppliers.
• Attend fit sessions, make amendments to specs, and communicate changes to relevant teams and partners.
• Ensure all work aligns with range plans and critical path deadlines.
• Support seasonal content creation for catalogues and presentation tools.
• Travel occasionally for supplier meetings, brand collaborations, or client visits.

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years’ experience designing multiproduct childrenswear (ages 1.5–8 and 5–11).
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to take collections from concept and research through to final spec and development.
• Confident in trend research and translating market insights into commercial product.
• Excellent technical drawing skills and attention to detail, both hand-drawn and digital.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric types, and pattern cutting principles.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Location:London

Salary:Excellent market rate based on skills, experience and past performance.

Company bonus

Pension contribution

Annual salary review

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Career prospects.