Womenwear Designer in Chester

Job description

You will be working for the high growth womenswear brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is talented at womenswear design and is passionate about our brand & mission. You must have an eye for detail, clothing quality and be versatile in your design style.

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This role will report to our Senior Womenswear Designer and is an exciting opportunity to join on a journey of expansion.

What you will do:

• Take ownership of tech pack preparation, ensuring all construction, trim, and measurement details are accurate and up to date for product development.
• Translate the Senior Designer’s concepts into initial design ideas, mood boards, and garment sketches.
• Create detailed CADs and tech-packs for team and supplier use
• Create and regularly update linesheets per collection
• Attend fit sessions on new development when necessary and make comments/adjustments accordingly
• Communicate with Suppliers and Manufacturers to track developments, implement design adjustments and sizing amendments
• Curate linesheets for B2B presentation
• Assist with offering new product lines on a B2B basis with retail partners
• Produce ideas for new product lines and product expansion
• Support with collecting, understanding, and suggesting new fabrics and manufacturing techniques
• Assist senior designer with trend research on a regular basis, highlighting key styles, vintage references and design details
• Create relevant inspiration boards as and when needed
• Assist with repeat pattern and print developments
• Work under time constraints and to meet deadlines, with the passion and ability to work reactively to the business needs as and when these arise
• Work closely with the wider creative team to ensure designs align with campaign concepts and overall brand ideas

We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to work on-site at our office HQ (CH5)
• 2+ years work experience as a Junior Designer
• A minimum of a completed Fashion Design Degree at 2:1 or above
• Evidence and examples of a strong design portfolio (please email this to applications@sistersandseekers.com alongside your CV & cover letter)
• A keen eye for fashion and style in day-to-day life, with ideally an interest in Vintage clothing
• A good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• A good knowledge of fabrics and trims
• A can-do attitude and the ability to take initiative independently
• Excellent knowledge of the brand and the signature jersey/vintage aesthetic
• A creative flair with a unique vision and original ideas
• In depth experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• An open mind and “think-out-of-the-box” attitude
• The ability to blend and complete tasks within a team, working together with colleagues to give the best work output possible
• The ability to work on different projects simultaneously
• Confidence to develop, present and back your ideas to a group or team, yet finds feedback constructive to develop ideas further
• Strong organisational and people management skills and the ability to work well under pressure/in time-sensitive situations

Industry:

• A women's and menswear fashion e-commerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up and coming brands in this space within the UK.

Company size: 60+

• Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like-minded individuals that still maintain the close-knit feel of a smaller company.

2-3 Stage Interview

• Initial Online Interview Call.
• If shortlisted, you will then be invited to an in-person interview at our HQ.

We also offer:

• 30% off all products for you & family.
• 20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Gifted additional holidays (your Birthday and an additional day off at Christmas).
• Flexible start & finish scheme (7-10am arrival, 3-6pm finish time).
• Free on-site parking & EV charge points.
• Medical Cash Plan.
• Employer Pension Scheme.
• Career progression, masterclasses and personal development plans.
• Fun, close-knit and energetic team culture.
• Apple Mac or Microsoft Hardware.
• Competitive salary.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English