Womenswear Tailoring Designer
19 days ago
London
We are currently working on an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and fashion-forward Womenswear Tailoring Designer . Our client, a well-established and respected womenswear supplier to some of the UK's leading high street retailers, is seeking an experienced designer with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional trend awareness, and the confidence to take ownership of their category from day one.This is a senior position within a fast-paced, high-volume environment and would suit someone who truly lives and breathes fashion. You will have a strong personal sense of style, be immersed in current and emerging trends, and have the ability to translate these into commercially successful collections. Working within a busy design team, you will play a key role across casual tailoring and soft woven product areas, contributing creatively while working autonomously and efficiently under pressure.Main responsibilities will include:Designing trend-led, commercially focused womenswear collections with a strong emphasis on tailoring garmentsDeveloping seasonal ranges tailored to key UK high street retailer profiles and customer expectationsConducting detailed trend research and confidently translating insights into sellable productWorking closely with sales and technical teams to take designs from concept through to productionPresenting collections and ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and external retail clientsContinuously tracking global fashion, fabric, and silhouette trends to ensure collections remain fresh and relevantManaging the sampling process where required, ensuring design integrity and commercial viabilityLeading and attending client meetings, demonstrating strong product knowledge and creative directionPerson specification:Proven experience in womenswear tailoring and woven design, ideally within a supplier environmentStrong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends for the high street marketConfident, professional communicator with experience presenting to buyers and stakeholdersHighly organised, self-sufficient, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a very busy environmentA proactive, hands-on designer who can work independently, take initiative, and hit the ground runningTPBN1_UKTJ
