Womenswear Designer

TRP Recruitment ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Womenswear Designer for a fashion company in Leicester. The role entails design and development of collections, managing client accounts, and ensuring products align with market trends. Ideal candidates will have experience in womenswear design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to present to customers effectively. The position offers flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a womenswear design role within a fashion supplier or retailer.
• Confident presenting to customers and managing accounts in a professional manner.
• Flexible to travel for inspiration and meetings.
• Willingness to travel for inspiration, sourcing and customer meetings.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable with a genuine passion for fashion and product.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop womenswear jersey ranges reflecting seasonal trends.
• Research trends, fabrics, and colours for competitive collections.
• Create CADs and tech packs for sampling and production.
• Act as an Account Manager, maintaining relationships with buyers.
• Collaborate with garment tech, merchandisers and production teams to ensure on-time progression.

Skills

Design expertise

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Trend research

Customer presentation

CAD software

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant - Fashion Design, Production, Technical, Retail and Head Office

We are working with a fantastic fashion company based in Leicester, who specialise in delivering trend-led, high-quality products for leading UK retailers. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a talented Designer / Account Manager across Womenswear to join their dynamic team.

This hybrid role is perfect for someone with a strong creative eye who also enjoys working directly with customers, managing accounts, and driving product development from concept through to delivery.

You will bring both design expertise and commercial awareness, confidently presenting to buyers, building relationships, and ensuring on-trend, well-executed collections that meet each retailer's brief.

This role offers flexi hours, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) and an annual bonus.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop womenswear jersey ranges that reflect seasonal trends, brand direction, and customer needs
• Research trends, fabrics, colours, and new techniques to ensure collections are fashion-forward and competitive
• Create detailed CADs, tech packs, and design specifications for sampling and production
• Act as a customer-facing Account Manager, presenting concepts and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with buyers
• Work closely with garment tech, merchandisers, and production teams to ensure product accuracy and smooth progression through critical path
• Maintain constant awareness of competitors, high street influences, and emerging market trends
• Travel for inspiration trips, fabric sourcing, and customer meetings
• Oversee product development to ensure designs are delivered on time, commercially viable, and aligned with customer expectations

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a womenswear design role within a fashion supplier or retailer
• Confident presenting to customers and managing accounts in a professional, solutions-driven manner
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office
• Flexible to travel when required for inspiration, sourcing, and customer meetings
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable attitude with a genuine passion for fashion and product

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Retail Apparel and Fashion