Womesnswear Tailoring Designer

Careers in design; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retailer in fashion is seeking a Senior Assistant Tailoring Designer to join their Womenswear Team in East Midlands, UK. The role involves developing and supporting womenswear tailoring collections, responding creatively to briefs, and managing tech packs. Candidates must have a strong background in womenswear fashion design, alongside essential pattern cutting experience and proficiency in design software like Photoshop and Illustrator. This position is on-site, with a possibility for remote work one day per week.

Qualifications

• Strong background in womenswear fashion design.
• Passion for tailoring.
• Ability to create and manage detailed tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support womenswear tailoring collections.
• Respond to briefs quickly and creatively.
• Research and identify key trends in colour, silhouette, and fabric.

Skills

Pattern cutting experience

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Trend identification

Tech pack management

Job description

Our client is a major retailer across fashion, furniture and homeware, known for their quality, style and trend‑led approach.

They are currently seeking a Senior Assistant Tailoring Designer to join their Womenswear Team, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to their tailoring range. The role is on‑site, 5 days per week although they may be open to working 1 day from home.

About the Tailoring Designer Role

As a Senior Assistant Tailoring Designer, you’ll play a key role in developing and supporting womenswear tailoring collections. You’ll respond to briefs quickly and creatively, ensuring designs are both trend‑relevant and commercially strong. Working closely with designers, buyers, merchandisers and technologists, you’ll help deliver beautifully made garments that align with brand vision, price point and quality standards.

You’ll research and identify key trends in colour, silhouette and fabric, translating them into elevated designs that feel modern and customer‑focused. The role will also involve creating accurate tech packs, briefing manufacturers, and supporting both main range development and project‑based collections.

About You

You’ll have a strong background in womenswear fashion design with a particular passion for tailoring. Pattern cutting experience is essential, along with the ability to create and manage detailed tech packs. Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is a must, and you’...