Womenswear Designer - Formalwear & Tailoring

We’re recruiting for an experienced Womenswear Designer to focus on formalwear & tailoring for maternity cover . 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.

Women's Formalwear & Tailoring Designer – 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.

Women's Formalwear & Tailoring Designer – 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 with Illustrator, Photoshop
• 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

Application

Portfolio work is requested at time of application.