Womenswear Designer - Wovens

The Retail Partnership Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the fashion industry is seeking a Ladieswear Woven Designer to join their London office. The role involves creating trend boards, researching fabrics, and designing for major UK retailers. Ideal candidates will have a strong woven background and be adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Woven background in a supplier environment is essential.
• Previous experience with high street or supermarket customers.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal mood & trend boards specific to customer briefs.
• Research and source new design ideas & fabrics/trims.
• Design and develop a commercial and fashion-forward product.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Trend Research

Presentation Skills

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for a Ladieswear Woven Designer to work primarily across tops and dresses. You'll be designing for leading UK retailers and supermarkets for this well established and successful supplier. They are seeking an enthusiastic and commercial Woven Designer who is used to working in a fast-paced environment and able to work under pressure.

This role will require someone who can work to a mid-high fashion market and will be based 5 days in the London office.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Create seasonal mood & trend boards specific to customer briefs
• Research and source new design ideas & fabrics/trims day today
• Constantly be researching the latest woven trends across social media
• Able to produce high quality work to targets and tight deadline
• Design and develop a commercial and fashion-forward product for range and clients
• Attend regular design meetings with Sales Manager and customer buying/design teams
• Sourcing fabric for initial samples and production

Personal specification:

• Woven background in a supplier environment is essential
• Previous experience working with high street or supermarket customers
• Able to work under pressure
• Commercially savvy with excellent on-trend knowledge
• Confident when presenting and attending customer meetings
• Fully computer literate including Photoshop and Illustrator