Senior Designer - Ladies & Girlswear

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Women's & Girlswear Designer to join a growing company of fashion brands. Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating luxurious multi-product seasonal collections which will shape the future of fashion. This role requires a deep understanding of girlswear & youth design, construction and fabrication, as well as the ability to design in capsule collections. We are looking for a creative and commercially minded individual with a fashion-forward approach, strong time management, and the ability to prioritise effectively. Someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and innovative, they thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments while maintaining a fun, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.

Main responsibilities:

1. Drive the design and creative direction for the brand from a girlswear perspective, creating luxurious and fashion forward ranges for a global market across multi-product design categories from jersey & sweat through to knitwear and outerwear.
2. Management of critical path deadlines from creative concept to completion.
3. Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics / handlooms that meet design and production requirements.
4. Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches.
5. Conduct fit sessions and sample reviews with the technical team.
6. Present collections to senior management and stakeholders.
7. Analyse market / sales data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions.
8. Constant communication and relationship building with factories, mills and in-country teams, working closely with the production, technical and merchandising teams.

Person specifications:

1. At least 5 years of experience at a 'Designer' Level within girls or women's clothing.
2. Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections for teens and women's.
3. Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills.
4. Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite).
5. Good knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.
6. Experience of designing graphics and/or print would be a bonus.