Senior Designer - Womenswear Soft Wovens
TRP Recruitment ltd
We are working with a successful and growing fashion supplier who is looking to recruit an experienced, commercially driven Senior Womenswear Designer across womenswear wovens. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Designer who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strong understanding of the UK high street, current trends and commercial product development.
This is an ideal role for an experienced Designer who enjoys autonomy, building strong customer relationships and making a real commercial impact within a growing business. This role is based in London and offers hybrid working.
Main Responsibilities will include:Design and develop commercial, trend-led womenswear collections tailored to the UK high street. Work directly with senior Buyers, confidently presenting new collections, product developments, trend concepts and commercial opportunities.
Drive a continuous flow of newness, developing fresh ranges, designs and fabrications in line with monthly customer requirements. Research and interpret emerging fashion trends, colours, prints, fabrics and key silhouettes, translating these into commercially relevant collections.
Take ownership of the account's design requirements, managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, understanding their expectations, customer profiles and commercial objectives.
Source and develop new fabrics, prints and finishes, liaising closely with fabric mills, suppliers and print teams. Produce accurate CA Ds, technical drawings and detailed specification packs using Adobe Illustrator, ensuring clear communication with factories.
Utilise AI design tools to support trend research, concept development, range building and the creation of engaging customer presentations. Person Specification
Proven experience in a Senior Designer or experienced Designer position. Strong understanding of the UK high street, consumer trends, product development and the c