Designer - Womenswear (12 month contract)
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Designer - Womenswear (12 month contract)
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group is seeking a creative Womenswear Designer for a maternity cover contract. This role involves designing celebrity collaborations, developing seasonal trends, and working across multiproduct categories. Based in London (with travel to Liverpool), you'll collaborate with buyers, technical designers, and suppliers to create commercially successful collections.
About the role
- Develop seasonal trends, colours & ranges for Celebrity collaborations across multiproduct categories.
- Work with the trend researcher to action quick concepts and designs for speed to market.
- Assist the design manager in overseeing trend presentations, rack ups, and product selection for womenswear.
- Present design concepts confidently in team meetings and to the wider business.
- Oversee a fast-paced department with strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Collaborate with Buyers to create cohesive, commercially successful collections across Near East and Far East production.
- Work closely with Technical Designers to refine fits and construction across the department.
- Partner with suppliers to identify fabric and trim innovations, sourcing in line with seasonal trends.
- Conduct ongoing research into trends and product direction within your category.
- Apply knowledge of colour, graphics, and print to translate trends into clear design concepts.
- Produce detailed CAD designs and presentation materials using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Create accurate, comprehensive design packs for the supply chain.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support sourcing and product development.
- Analyse sales performance and respond by designing fashion-forward, customer-focused ranges.
About you
- Proven experience within a Womenswear Design Team, ideally with a strong background in multiproduct.
- Some experience managing or mentoring designers.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and team-focused approach.
- Attention to detail and leading with trend concepts is key.
- Previous experience within Womenswear fashion at Junior or Designer level.
- Good knowledge of Adobe Suite is a must.
How to apply
Apply via the Workable link. The talent acquisition team at [Employer hidden] Group will manage this vacancy. Successful candidates will undergo credit, CIFAS, Right to Work, and potentially DBS checks. For reasonable adjustments, contact [contact hidden].
Diversity and inclusion
[Employer hidden] Group is building a culture of everyday inclusion. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with nine colleague networks including DAWN and Think.