Womenswear & Menswear Senior Outerwear Designer/London

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

Job summary

A fashion design company in the City of London is seeking an experienced Outerwear Designer to create innovative seasonal collections for men's and women's fashion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio, supplier experience, and proficiency in design software. The role requires a solid understanding of fashion trends and may include travel for research and development. This position offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in outerwear design, with a focus on casual and formal.
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in outerwear design for both men's and women's fashion.
• Demonstrated experience working with suppliers and manufacturers, particularly in Bangladesh or similar production environments.
• Proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, colour theory, and garment functionality.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal collections for men's and women's casual and formal outerwear.
• Source and recommend fabrics, trims, and materials suitable for various outerwear styles.
• Lead the product development process and create tech packs.
• Conduct ongoing research into global fashion trends and consumer preferences.
• Travel for trend research, trade shows, and to offshore sample facility.

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Outerwear Designer to join a creative team specializing in men's and women's casual and formal Outerwear. The ideal candidate will have a supplier background in outerwear design, an understanding of fashion trends, and direct experience working with offshore factories.

Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Development: Create seasonal collections for men's and women's casual and formal outerwear.
• Fabric & Material Selection: Source and recommend fabrics, trims, and materials suitable for various outerwear styles.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process and creating tech packs.
• Trend Analysis & Market Research: Conduct ongoing research into global fashion trends and consumer preferences.
• Travel for trend research, trade shows and to offshore sample facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in outerwear design, with a focus on casual and formal.
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in outerwear design for both men's and women's fashion.
• Demonstrated experience working with suppliers and manufacturers, particularly in Bangladesh or similar production environments.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD software).
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, colour theory, and garment functionality.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and personal growth.

If you are passionate about designing innovative and stylish outerwear, we would love to hear from you!