Senior Womenswear Designer

Senior Womenswear Designer London, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience + Bens)

Senior Womenswear Designer / Design lead
Location:
London (Office Based )
Salary:
Up to £50,000 DOE + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing apparel manufacturer supplying a broad portfolio of leading UK high street retailers and supermarket accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Designer / Design Lead to take ownership of the jersey and casual wear category, combining hands‑on design work with leadership of a small design team.
This role would suit a commercially minded designer who thrives in a fast‑paced supplier environment and has a strong understanding of the UK retail market. You will be responsible for driving creative direction across multiple customers while mentoring and managing junior designers.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal jersey casual wear collections for major UK retail accounts.
• Oversee and inspire a small design team, ensuring high standards of creativity and execution.
• Create innovative, commercially relevant designs aligned to customer briefs and market trends.
• Present concepts, trend boards and seasonal ranges to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing trend, retail and competitor research.
• Work closely with sales, merchandising and product development teams to ensure successful delivery of ranges.
• Manage workload across the design team and support individual development.
• Build strong relationships with buyers and customers, responding quickly to design requests and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure all design work reflects customer DNA while maintaining a fresh and contemporary edge.

• Proven and recent experience as a Senior Womenswear Designer, Design Lead or Design Manager within jersey casual wear.
• Strong background working with UK high street retailers and/or supermarket accounts.
• Excellent knowledge of jersey fabrics, casual wear silhouettes, washes, graphics and garment construction.
• A modern, youthful design handwriting with a strong commercial eye.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring designers.
• Ability to balance creativity with customer requirements and commercial objectives.
• Strong presentation, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Commutable to London and eligible to work in the UK