Women's Wear Designer (Tailoring) in Greater London

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced Womenswear Designer to focus on formalwear & tailoring for maternity cover (14months) You will be part of a large womenswear design team within a long established apparel manufacturer, and be responsible for the design and development of commercial trend led ranges for a major clothing retailer.

Responsibilities:

• Trend Hunting - Research emerging trends to design seasonal collections with a focus on formal & tailored garments
• Design with Purpose – Spot gaps in the customer’s range and propose fresh, commercial styling and fabric ideas
• Present ranges and take Customers’ briefs for developments
• Research and Source on-trend Fabrics, sharing your discoveries with internal teams and the Customer.
• Relationship Building – Become a trusted partner to high street buyers and production teams.
• Technical Know-How – Understand garment construction and production constraints to ensure flawless execution
• Manage Developments - Create and maintain detailed tech packs, ensuring samples hit the mark, and samples are delivered in time for range build and sign off meetings.
• Global Liaison – Communicate daily with mills, factories, and buying teams to keep developments on track.

Skills and Requirements:

• A degree in Fashion Design and 3+ years of post-study experience in womenswear. Experience within a similar supplier environment would be advantageous.
• Strong portfolio showcasing formal, tailored womenswear designs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CAD & MSOffice.
• A sharp eye for proportion, silhouette, and fabric
• A proactive, passionate, and collaborative spirit
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Calm under pressure, with a creative and solutions-focused mindset

Portfolio work required with application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2025

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