Senior Womenswear Designer
15 days ago
Coventry
Ready to shape what's next in womenswear? We're looking for an experienced Senior Womenswear Designer to join our client's dynamic team, with a strong focus on trend-led fashion across woven blouses, dresses, and beachwear. Ideally, you'll be highly trend-aware, have retail experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity and commerciality go hand in hand. You'll play a key role in developing innovative, forward-thinking collections that resonate with customers, backed by strong technical skills and a sharp eye for detail. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading retailers, contributing to high-profile collections within a lovely working environment. Main Responsibilities Will Include: ⢠Developing original design concepts aligned with brand identity, customer profile, and market trends, ⢠Creating seasonal colour palettes, detailed sketches, CADs, and technical design packs across blouses, dresses, and beachwear categories, ⢠Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure designs are commercially viable and production-ready, ⢠Researching and interpreting current and emerging fashion trends, translating them into commercially successful ranges, ⢠Managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering to agreed deadlines and client briefs, ⢠Providing clear and professional communication throughout the development process Person Specification: ⢠Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in womenswear wovens, ⢠Previous retail experience is desirable, ⢠Highly trend-focused with a strong commercial eye, ⢠Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other relevant design software, ⢠Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative, ⢠Knowledge of fabric types, print techniques, and garment construction, ⢠Able to balance creativity with commercial awareness JBRP1_UKTJ