Lead Denim Designer - Trend-Driven Fashion & Growth

New Look; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Virtual GP

Life assurance

Extra holiday leave

Birthday day off

Cycle2Work

Retail Trust partnership

Job summary

New Look in London is seeking an experienced Denim Designer to lead seasonal ranges with the brand handwriting in mind. You will drive trends, collaborate with Buying, Merch and suppliers, and manage from concept to final samples in a fast-paced fashion environment.

The role requires strong technical skills (Photoshop/Illustrator) and proven leadership to develop the design team and ensure department key items meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous Denim Designer experience within a major retailer or New Look.
• PC/Mac literate with Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and Word.
• Excellent spec skills using hand sketching, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to present work to Heads Of/Directors and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify department key items at season start and deliver aligned with customer profiles.
• Own key item blocks and drive design strategy with Brand direction.
• Lead the design team and contribute to strategic opportunities.
• Drive trend development through product ranges with the New Look handwriting.
• Manage the design-to-buying samples critical path, react to changes.
• Create mood boards, trend presentations and catwalk reports for Buying.

Skills

Denim design

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Trend analysis

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Fashion/design degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

New Look in London is seeking an experienced Denim Designer to lead seasonal ranges with the brand handwriting in mind. You will drive trends, collaborate with Buying, Merch and suppliers, and manage from concept to final samples in a fast-paced fashion environment.

The role requires strong technical skills (Photoshop/Illustrator) and proven leadership to develop the design team and ensure department key items meet customer expectations.