Womenswear Designer - Brands

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Womenswear Designer at a reputable fashion company in London. This role involves designing innovative collections, focusing on evening and bridal dresses, while managing the entire design process from concept to production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for trends. This dynamic position offers a chance to collaborate with internal teams and travel internationally for sourcing. Join a creative environment where your ideas can flourish and make a significant impact in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Womenswear design with a strong portfolio.
• Deep understanding of fashion trends and garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trends and create concept boards for collections.
• Design innovative womenswear collections focusing on dresses.
• Communicate with factories and oversee sample progress.

Skills

Womenswear Design

Trend Research

Fabric Sourcing

Technical Drawing

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Presentation Skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and creative Womenswear Designer to join this highly reputable fashion company, working with a range of high street and premium brands.

You will be responsible for identifying emerging trends, designing commercially successful and directional multi-product collections with a strong focus on directional tailoring, evening dresses, and bridal dresses, and effectively managing the design process from concept to sample production.

This role requires in-depth experience in designing across these key categories, excellent design and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners and would suit someone incredibly creative who can really push the boundaries.

This is a permanent role, based in the London office 5 days a week.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Research seasonal trends and create trend/concept boards for showroom collections and client accounts
• Design innovative, trend-led womenswear collections, focusing on day/evening dresses and bridal, tailored to core customer needs
• Source affordable, production-viable fabrics that align with seasonal and customer expectations
• Participate in regular meetings with the Managing Director to gain insights into sales performance, customer feedback, and market demands
• Lead design team meetings to pitch ideas, review sketches, and coordinate fabric sourcing
• Communicate daily with factories, providing accurate tech packs and overseeing sample progress
• Proactively source new fabrics, techniques, and trims monthly from mills and factories
• Participate in exciting seasonal sourcing and development trips to key international markets such as South Korea, Japan, USA, and Europe, as well as within London, alongside the sales and design teams

Person specifications:

• Proven experience in Womenswear design, with a strong multi-product portfolio, especially in day, evening, and bridal dresses
• Deep understanding of fashion trends, fabrics, and garment construction for relevant markets
• Strong hand/digital sketching and technical drawing skills
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; 3D design knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Open to international travel for sourcing and development