Childrenswear Designer – Leading Fashion Supplier in City of London

Job description

Mode Search is supporting a leading design and manufacturing partner with the appointment of a Childrenswear Designer. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded individual to join a dynamic team and contribute to the development of trend-led, high street collections.

The role is based full-time in the London office, reporting directly to the Design Manager. It is a permanent position, working closely with both the design and sales teams.

The Role

• Design and develop commercial Childrenswear collections (including main range and nightwear) as well as Ladies Nightwear, with a strong focus on graphics and prints.
• Source fabrics and create innovative ranges tailored to the needs and aesthetic of different retail partners.
• Present design concepts and collections to stakeholders, adapting ranges in response to feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to manage accounts and ensure a cohesive approach to clients.
• Liaise with buyers, merchandisers, and production teams to meet cost and margin requirements.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to inform design direction, producing mood boards and concept presentations.
• Maintain the design critical path, ensuring timely delivery of samples and production-ready designs.
• Travel on a semi-regular basis to attend client meetings and presentations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a design role, ideally specialising in Childrenswear or Womenswear.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate trends into relevant designs for the high street market.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident presenter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, with a strong graphic and print focus.
• A motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Interested? Please send your CV to info@modesearch.co.uk or click the apply button.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

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