Senior Designer - Childrenswear

J.P. Boden & Co. Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fashion is seeking a Senior Designer for their Childrenswear department. The role involves designing product ranges, managing a team, and ensuring brand values are reflected in the designs. The ideal candidate will have strong design experience, excellent CAD skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Targeted annual bonus scheme

Generous clothing allowance

30% discount on clothing ranges

25 days Holiday annually

Online discounts portal

Virtual GP Service

Free onsite parking

Subsidized café

Qualifications

• Strong relevant design experience at the Designer level.
• Management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Design unique and innovative ranges for customers.
• Lead the team and manage workload effectively.
• Produce detailed technical CAD drawings.

Skills

Colour

Print

Design

Delegation

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

BAhons in Fashion Design

Print

Illustration

Textiles

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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Senior Designer - Childrenswear

Apply locations Boden House, London, UK | time type Full time | posted on Posted Yesterday | job requisition id R1900

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Overview

A Senior Designer is primarily responsible for designing product ranges and overseeing our Girls and Baby department. They must inspire, mentor and manage a team with the support of the Design Manager and they must be exceptional on brand creative output and ideation, whilst ensuring cohesive ranges across categories that create balanced and unique product for the customer. A brilliant sense of colour, design and print is needed as well as ensuring that Boden brand values are reflected in designs.

Location

4 days per week based at our North Acton Office.

What You Will Do

• Follow the seasonal strategy to design unique and innovative ranges for our customer.
• Lead the team as well as upward management.
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy from sketch stage to production.
• Gain inspiration and innovative design ideas from a variety of sources to ensure unique Boden product.
• Demonstrate strong delegation skills, time management, and prioritization of workload.
• Regularly present ranges to senior teams and contribute to range building.
• Ability to edit and present concise ideas, along with self-evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain critical path dates and ensure deadlines are met within the team.
• Produce and check detailed technical CAD drawings and development/artwork packs.
• Participate in approvals at all stages from development to production, including washes, fabrics, and techniques.
• Maintain strong relationships with Product teams.
• Manage PLM activities including uploading tech packs, colours, and creating BOMS.
• Possess strong fabric, technique/process, and fit knowledge.
• Conduct regular comp shop and inspirational shopping trips.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent knowledge of competitor & aspirational brands.
• Excellent eye for colour, print, and design.
• Excellent CAD skills including Adobe Illustrator.
• PLM experience is preferable.
• Ideally hold a BAhons in Fashion Design, Print, Illustration, or Textiles.
• Strong relevant design experience at the Designer level.
• Management experience is required.
• A proactive attitude towards all aspects of work.
• Delegation, negotiation, and influencing skills are key.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance.
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online portal with discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household.
• Free onsite parking and subsidized café.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need adjustments or support during your application, please let us know. Applications must include a strong, up-to-date portfolio.

About Us

Stylish, Grounded, Uplifting

These values guide everything we do at Boden. We are committed to collaboration, honesty, and friendship, creating an ethical, inclusive, and fun environment.