Senior Designer RTW

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. To do this our people are honest, dynamic, and community spirited.

If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

To design the Women’s Ready-to-Wear (RTW) collections, working under the direction of the Design Director and contributing to the development of creative, commercially relevant and distinctive collections that reflect the Mulberry aesthetic. The Senior RTW Designer will take ownership of design projects from initial research and concept development through to sampling, fittings and PPS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Research:

• Carry out research in line with the creative direction established by the Design Director and Creative Director, proactively identifying opportunities to develop and evolve the collection.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness across a variety of research techniques, including library, online, archive and market research.
• Identify inspiring references for silhouette, proportion, fabric, colour, print, texture, garment construction and finishing.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the luxury fashion landscape, identifying opportunities to introduce fresh perspectives whilst remaining true to the Mulberry brand.
• Share research, knowledge and inspiration with the wider design team, supporting a collaborative and informed approach to design development.

Design:

• Design and develop the Women’s RTW collections, working under the direction of the Design Director to interpret the seasonal creative direction and translate it into a cohesive, distinctive and commercially relevant product offering.
• Take ownership of design projects from initial concept through to final product, ensuring consistency of vision and quality throughout the development process.
• Demonstrate strong creative judgement and the ability to develop original design ideas that balance innovation, wearability and commercial relevance.
• Experiment with silhouette, proportion, fabrication, garment construction and detailing to create distinctive and varied collections.
• Demonstrate confidence in developing ideas three-dimensionally through draping, toile development, garment manipulation and collaboration with pattern cutters and technical teams.
• Apply an in-depth understanding of garment construction, fit, fabric behaviour and finishing to inform and strengthen design decisions.
• Ensure individual designs proposals work cohesively within the wider collection, contributing to a balanced and considered product offering.
• Present design concepts and proposals clearly and confidently, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all designs are communicated effectively through accurate technical drawings, CADs, specifications and construction details, for the atelier and suppliers.
• Manage workload and prioritise projects effectively, ensuring the critical path is adhered to, and all key deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively with the wider design, technical and production teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout the product development process.
• Maintain accurate records of design development, sample comments and amendments throughout the season.
• Support the Junior RTW Designer in prioritising workload, improving technical accuracy and developing…