Senior Designer - Girlswear

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Designer for Girlswear to lead the creative process and develop bold, luxurious collections. This role involves collaborating closely with various teams to ensure design cohesion and commercial appeal. You'll drive product direction, conduct market research, and maintain relationships with global suppliers. If you have a strong background in girlswear design and a passion for trend-forward fashion, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in girlswear or womenswear design.
• Strong multi-product experience across lifestyle categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for girlswear collections from concept to completion.
• Translate seasonal concepts into final product ranges and fabric stories.

Skills

Design Experience in Girlswear

Communication Skills

Garment Construction Knowledge

Trend Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD Systems

Job description

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Do you have experience designing for a globally recognised brand across girlswear or womenswear?

Are you confident leading seasonal collections that blend brand DNA, commercial appeal, and trend relevance?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can own the design process from concept to completion?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Global Fashion Business on the search for a Senior Designer - Girlswear. This is a permanent role based in London.

As Senior Designer, you will take the creative lead across girlswear collections, building multi-product ranges that reflect a bold, luxurious, and trend-forward identity. Working closely with the Head of Girlswear, you will drive product direction and ensure each seasonal collection remains cohesive, commercial, and globally relevant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design process across jersey, sweat, outerwear, knitwear, and lifestyle categories.
• Build capsule collections that are brand-aligned, youth-focused, and globally resonant.
• Translate seasonal concepts into colour palettes, fabric stories, and final product ranges.
• Source and develop high-quality fabrics and handlooms that meet both creative and production needs.
• Create technical drawings and CADs in line with the development calendar.
• Conduct market, trend, and consumer research to guide design direction.
• Work closely with Technical, Production, and Merchandising teams throughout development.
• Participate in fit sessions and ensure product consistency in quality and fit.
• Present collections to internal stakeholders and external licensing partners.
• Support and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and in-country teams.
• Travel as required to support product development and team collaboration.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Designer or Senior Designer within girlswear or womenswear.
• Strong multi-product experience across lifestyle categories.
• A confident communicator with the ability to present to stakeholders and brand partners.
• Technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and fabrics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD systems.
• A creative yet commercial mindset with an eye for trend and innovation.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working to critical path deadlines.
• Graphic/print design experience would be a bonus.

Please contact Tom Honeyman for more information or apply today.