Designer (Denim)

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Greater London, England, United KingdomOn-siteFashion Design

Denim is in our DNA. Born from a fabric and garment manufacturing background, we bring a core understanding of washes, fabric and construction to everything we develop — from first concept to final approval. The Role

You'll own denim development end to end: trend research, design, wash and fabric development, sampling and buyer delivery. Working across Design, Technical, Sales and Production teams in the UK and overseas, you'll create commercial denim that hits brand standards and buyer expectations — season after season.

Design & Development

Take denim products from concept to launch

Create product briefs, CA Ds, sketches, wash concepts and seasonal ranges

Drive fabric selection, wash development and trim sourcing

Manage sampling against timelines and milestones

Lead trend, market and competitor research (WGSN, retail analysis)Build seasonal trend direction and mood boards

Track customer preferences and denim innovation across the UK/EU Deliver design and wash direction for key accounts

Support buyer meetings and trade shows with samples, swatches and design packs

Use performance data and feedback to sharpen future collections

Track buyer requests and share collections to agreed timelines

Manage AW Bs, development trackers and sample dispatches, including mill week selections and UK archive sourcing

What You'll Bring

Degree or diploma in Fashion or Textile Design

Proven passion for denim — fabrics, washes, construction

Strong CAD skills (Illustrator / Photoshop)Organised, detail-driven, great communicator

Denim or apparel design experienceWGSN or similar trend toolsUK/EU retail and buyer know-how

Garment testing basics; 3D design (e.g. CLO 3D)Who You Are

Commercially sharp, trend-hungry and proactive. You juggle deadlines without dropping detail — and you live and breathe denim. Show more Show less