Senior Designer - Girlswear -Jersey

Job description

My client is a well-established London design studio, specialising in trend-led, commercially successful childrenswear for high-volume retailers including leading supermarket groups and high-street names with exciting opportunities continuing to grow across premium high-street and e-commerce brands.

With a strong understanding of the market , they excel at translating seasonal concepts into cohesive, age-appropriate collections that deliver commercial success.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Girlswear Jersey / shape Designer to join their collaborative creative team, you'll work closely with the in-house graphics and print designers to develop end-to-end collections, from initial concept through to final product, in a fast-paced and inspiring environment.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will take ownership of the shape and design process from initial concept through to production. You'll be responsible for creating commercially relevant silhouettes, ensuring exceptional fit and proportion, and balancing creativity with commercial requirements. Working alongside our talented graphics and print teams, you'll help deliver cohesive collections that meet the needs of some of the UK's leading retailers.

As a senior member of the team, you'll combine traditional design expertise with modern digital and AI-assisted tools, ensuring every collection is trend-driven, commercially viable, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and value.

Senior Girlswear Jersey / shape Designer - Essential requirements

• Minimum of 7–8 years' experience designing girlswear, with a strong focus on jersey.
• Proven experience designing for high-volume retailers, supermarkets or major high-street brands (experience with Primark or similar retailers is highly desirable).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with the ability to produce production-ready CADs and technical packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, proportion and childrenswear safety standards.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to design products that achieve target costs, quality standards and sales objectives.
• Confident presenter with excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced design studio.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Senior Girlswear Jersey / shape Designer - Desirable qualities

• Experience using AI-powered design tools or digital product development platforms.
• Experience designing across multiple retail channels, including supermarket, high street and e-commerce.
• Knowledge of fabric sourcing, trim development and overseas manufacturing.
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related creative discipline.

(Job reference: 13561NAS)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

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