Senior Designer

Realisation Par; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized fashion brand is seeking a Senior Designer to lead product design and execution in a creative team. The role involves collaborating on innovative designs, managing product concept briefs, and developing textile prints. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience with luxury brands, a strong fashion design degree, and proficiency in Adobe software. This full-time position is based primarily in Central London with flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with luxury brands in fashion design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience with print and textile development.

Responsibilities

• Execute product concept briefs and bring them to life.
• Collaborate with internal team and freelancers for innovative designs.
• Assist in sourcing trims and new fabrications.

Skills

Creative thinking

Commercial awareness

Project management

Collaboration

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion design or related field

Job description

As Senior Designer, you will report to the Head of Product and work collaboratively with the development and production team throughout the product design process, before the final approval from either or both the Creative and Design Directors.

Responsibilities

• Execute product concept briefs from the Co‑founders/Design & Creative Directors and bring them to life, in line with the Réalisation aesthetic.
• Collaborate with both the internal team and freelancers to research, refine, and execute innovative product and textile print designs, presenting them to the co‑founders for final approval.
• Create and present creative mood boards of product research as required.
• Maintain a strong awareness of the market and the competition.
• Support the brand creatively, ensuring that the company’s creative vision is clearly executed by the team in the products delivered.
• Assist in sourcing trims and new fabrications such as lace, buttons, etc.
• Explore new, innovative and speciality technologies including materials, construction techniques, and product features to elevate the current product offering and drive continuous performance and improvement.
• Assist with print research and development: catalogue ideas, outsource print designs/print development (including vintage prints, design libraries, briefs from the co‑founders and ideas from the internal team). Coordinate the print designs, create simple prints in‑house or work with freelancers, check scale, produce tech packs with Pantone colours, hand them over to factories and approve strike‑offs.
• Participate in fittings of new samples conducted by the Development/Production Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or a related field.
• 6+ years of fashion design experience working with luxury brands.
• Highly creative with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to recognise future trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch and to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Work with technical design to create mockups and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques.
• Work well both independently and in a highly collaborative team.
• Specialised in womenswear, with a focus on silk but with knowledge of cross‑product categories.
• Experience with print and textile development, including conceptualising and creating artworks.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• In‑depth knowledge of the manufacturing process and raw materials to develop samples and ranges effectively and to cost.
• Confidence and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction on creative concepts visually and verbally.

Location

Full‑time role – 4 days based in the Central London office, 1 day remote working.

About the Company

Réalisation Par is a globally recognised fashion brand known for creating timeless, feminine pieces that blend effortless style with distinctive prints and silhouettes. We are a creative, fast‑moving, and collaborative team committed to delivering pieces that resonate with our community and embody our aesthetic.