Senior Girlswear Shape Designer
12 days ago
London
Job Title: Girlswear Shape Designer Location: Camden, London Job Type: FULL TIME PERMANENT About Us: Echo Sourcing is a cutting-edge, fast-paced design house creating innovative collections for leading high street and e-commerce brands. With a strong focus on jersey, we combine commercial awareness with creative flair, producing designs that flatter, empower, and sell across diverse markets. With our own state-of-the-art factory, Echotex, and a global network of partners, we craft high-quality, responsibly made fashion. Role Overview: We are seeking a talented Senior Girlswear Shape Designer to join our jersey team. You will play a key role in developing creative, trend-led, and commercially viable shapes for girlswear collections, working across multiple briefs and age ranges. You’ll collaborate closely with our in-house graphics and print teams, translating seasonal trends into age-appropriate, brand-aligned designs. You will be working in partnership with our established client base, which will predominantly be Primark, and TU Sainsbury’s for girlswear, with potential for growth beyond this. Key Responsibilities: • Design girlswear collections tailored to a range of ages and customer profiles., • Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes relevant to different market levels., • Develop detailed CADs, mood boards, and technical packs for sampling and production., • Collaborate closely with the in-house graphics and print teams, ensuring cohesive, creative collections., • Work alongside clients, buyers, and account managers to develop and refine concepts., • Use traditional, and new digital tools including AI to support creative ideas and design development., • Source and select fabrics, trims, and finishes that reflect each brand’s aesthetic., • Maintain awareness of girlswear fit, proportion, and safety standards., • Be commercially aware, ensuring designs balance creativity, practicality, and cost efficiency., • Be willing to travel internationally for research and factory visits as required. Requirements: • Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or equivalent experience., • Minimum 8 years’ experience in girlswear design., • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and familiarity with, or openness to AI tools., • Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients., • Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • London-based. What We Offer: • Opportunity to work with leading high street and e-commerce retailers., • Exposure to a wide range of client briefs and market levels., • Supportive, creative studio environment in the heart of Camden., • Strong potential for a permanent contract with an attractive package.