Senior Designer - Womenswear Jersey

We are seeking a talented Senior Designer to join a friendly team for a successful and well-established fashion supplier. Based in Leicester, this role is to design womenswear jersey and nightwear. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and trend-driven designer who has a strong understanding of the womenswear market and can bring a fresh, contemporary approach to product development.

The ideal candidate will have a refined, modern handwriting, with the ability to create fashion-forward yet commercial collections across womenswear nightwear and jersey categories. Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Designing and developing commercially successful womenswear collections across nightwear and jersey categories, with a focus on creating modern, trend-led product. Researching and interpreting global fashion trends, identifying key colours, fabrics, silhouettes, and styling details relevant to the target customer. Creating seasonal mood boards, trend presentations, CADs, and detailed technical packs to support product development. Working closely with customers, product development teams, and overseas suppliers throughout the design process.

Presenting seasonal collections and new product ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and retail customers. Sourcing fabrics, prints, graphics, and trims to support the development of elevated and contemporary ranges. Supporting the product development process from initial concept through to sample approval and production sign-off. Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure the successful execution of seasonal collections.

Person Specification:

Previous experience as a Designer or Senior Designer within womenswear, with a focus on nightwear, loungewear, jersey, or related categories. A strong portfolio demonstrating a modern, clean, and commercially relevant design aesthetic. Excellent trend forecasting and market analysis skills, with a passion for contemporary womenswear. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. The ability to translate catwalk and market trends into commercially successful product ranges.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills.