Womenswear Designer - Formal & Tailoring

We’re recruiting for an experienced Womenswear Designer to focus on formalwear & tailoring for maternity cover. You will be part of a large womenswear design team within a long established apparel manufacturer, and be responsible for the design and development of commercial trend led ranges for a major clothing retailer. Designer – Womens Formalwear & Tailoring - Responsibilities: * Trend Hunting - Research emerging trends to design seasonal collections with a focus on formal & tailored garments * Design with Purpose – Spot gaps in the customer’s range and propose fresh, commercial styling and fabric ideas * Present ranges and take Customers’ briefs for developments * Research and Source on-trend Fabrics, sharing your discoveries with internal teams and the Customer. * Relationship Building – Become a trusted partner to high street buyers and production teams. * Technical Know-How – Understand garment construction and production constraints to ensure flawless execution * Manage Developments - Create and maintain detailed tech packs, ensuring samples hit the mark, and samples are delivered in time for range build and sign off meetings. * Global Liaison – Communicate daily with mills, factories, and buying teams to keep developments on track. Designer – Womens Formalwear & Tailoring - Skills and Requirements: * A degree in Fashion Design and 3 years of post-study experience in womenswear. Experience within a similar supplier environment would be advantageous. * Strong portfolio showcasing formal, tailored womenswear designs. * Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CAD & MSOffice. * A sharp eye for proportion, silhouette, and fabric * A proactive, passionate, and collaborative spirit * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Calm under pressure, with a creative and solutions-focused mindset Portfolio's are requested with application

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025