Senior Ladieswear Designer – Jersey and Knitwear

Senior Ladieswear Designer – Jersey

Senior Ladieswear Designer – knitwear

Cheshire

You are responsible for managing the design process from concept to production, ensuring that collections are innovative, on-trend, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of garment construction, excellent multi-disciplinary design skills, and a proven track record of developing successful products. This role works cross-functionally with key departments, including sales, merchandising and garment technology, to drive commercial success as well as supporting and mentoring more junior members of the design team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Research and identify current and emerging trends, including styles, colours, yarns, and techniques.
• Lead the development of original designs, including sketches, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Create seasonal collections that align with the brand’s aesthetic and target market.
• Select appropriate techniques for each design.
• Liaise confidently with overseas offices on sampling & sourcing to meet customer deadlines
• Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction
• Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities
• Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects
• Collaborate with senior members (Account managers, Head of Design and Garment Tech) to align creative direction
• React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through
• Regularly attend customer meetings to present design concepts & samples & communicate with buying teams to ensure we are fulfilling their objectives

Your talent:

• 5+ Years experience, preferably working on the supplier side, however not essential
• Previous multi-disciplinary design experience
• Adobe Illustrator proficient
• Strong construction knowledge with practical understanding of cost drivers and a commercial eye when selecting fabrics
• Comfortable leading conversations & presenting trends to customers
• Experience liaising with overseas offices to manage sample development.
• Willing to travel UK & overseas

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