Senior Womenswear Designer

Job description
Due to continued growth at this leading private label business, an opportunity for an ambitious and trend lead womenswear designer has arisen.

Reporting in to the head of design and with the support of the team including print designers, you will be responsible for the design and execution of womenswear product for a leading and sought after UK high street retailer.

Day to day you will be researching the market via international shopping trips to remain aware of and implementing direction and innovation across fabric/ colour/ shape; creating on-trend, forward-thinking, yet commercial designs for the showroom and in response to briefs; producing accurate and detailed CADs to present to buyers and technical packs for product development; presenting ranges to customers in person in a confident manner; communicating effectively with sourcing teams globally including travel to factories; and overseeing the development of sampling, ensuring deadlines are met.

The role will suit a confident and tenacious womenswear designer, ideally with circa 5 years experience designing for the high street and with a varied product knowledge.

If you are looking for a very solid set up, a buzzy working environment and an accessible Manchester location, with 25 days holiday and bonus, please apply promptly as interviews will be held within the month.