Senior Girlswear Designer (TGS1729) – Excellent Salary DOE

Tagged Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion design firm in London is seeking a Senior Girlswear Jersey Shape Designer to create trend-led collections for various age groups. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in girlswear design, strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and clients to deliver commercially successful designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience designing girlswear.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent sense of colour, fabric, and print coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop girlswear jersey collections.
• Research seasonal trends and market levels.
• Create detailed CADs, mood boards, and technical packs.
• Work directly with clients to refine and evolve design concepts.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Design adaptability

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in Fashion Design

Tools

AI-driven design tools

Job description

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1729

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Girlswear Jersey Shape Designer to join our creative team. This role plays a vital part in shaping trend-led, age-appropriate, and commercially successful girlswear collections. You’ll work across multiple age ranges, translating seasonal concepts into cohesive, brand-aligned designs through close collaboration with our in-house graphics and print teams.

You will partner with a well-established client portfolio, primarily including Primark and Supermarkets with opportunities to expand into additional high-street and e-commerce brands.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop girlswear jersey collections across various ages and customer profiles
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes suited to different market levels.
• Create detailed CADs, mood boards, and technical packs for sampling and production.
• Collaborate with internal graphics and print teams to deliver cohesive and creative collections
• Work directly with clients, buyers, and account managers to refine and evolve design concepts.
• Incorporate traditional design methods alongside emerging digital and AI tools.
• Source and select fabrics, trims, and finishes that reflect each brand’s individual handwriting
• Maintain a strong understanding of fit, proportion, and safety standards specific to girlswear.
• Balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring designs meet quality and cost parameters.
• Travel internationally for research trips, trade shows, and factory visits when required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience designing girlswear, ideally with exposure to Primark.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; interest in AI-driven design tools is a plus.
• Excellent sense of colour, fabric, and print coordination.
• Adaptable design approach suited to multiple brand aesthetics and price points.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and client-facing experience.
• Capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to diverse briefs across multiple market levels.