Overview
Reporting to the Design Director, the Senior RTW Designer is responsible for collaborating with the Design Director in the creation of the StellaMcCartney RTW collection from concept to completion. The role focuses on Outerwear and Tailoring designs and acts as a bridge between the Design Director and the design team to manage and ensure that the collections are successful and fashion‑forward.
Your Mission
Collaborate closely with the Design Director to develop seasonal creative concepts, drive fittings independently, and ensure all sketches are defined and passed into development. Demonstrate technical awareness and knowledge of garment construction, with a focus on Outerwear/Tailoring. Actively lead, drive, and monitor the conceptual development of innovative product lines for the RTW collections. Support fabric research, colour‑card inspiration, and oversee the creative fabric‑to‑sketch process. Provide day‑to‑day support, attend inter‑category and inter‑department meetings, and ensure development meets the timelines set by the Senior Collection Manager. Work collaboratively across key departments (Merchandising, Product Development, Fabric, Print, Embroidery, Atelier) to achieve consistency and vision. Develop a close working relationship with Product Development and Materials teams to source materials and techniques on time, providing clear, complete design information. Travel to Novara when required for fittings and sampling oversight. Provide guidance to the Designer, Junior Designer, and Design Assistants, ensuring they are briefed and develop in their roles.
Your Talent
- Experience leading Designers and creative studio teams
- Technically strong with good knowledge of garment construction
- Experience focusing on Outerwear and Tailoring in the luxury design industry
- Ability to delegate and manage Junior Designers
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Commercially minded, goal‑oriented, and results driven
- Excellent time‑management and ability to multitask across several projects
- Strong team player, under pressure, with high work ethic, integrity, and reliability
- Impeccable presentation, communication skills (verbal and written)
- Creative thinker with an eye for detail and comfort working additional hours, weekends, and travel as necessary
- Proficient in guiding and developing Junior Designers and Design Assistants
Reward
- Up to 50% discount on StellaMcCartney products
- Matched pension contribution up to 6%
- Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, and life assurance
- Annual health screening
- 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) + 1 day of birthday leave
- Flexible working/core hours
- Enhanced maternity/paternity packages
- Matched give‑as‑you‑earn charity scheme
- Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)
- Health cash plan
- Physical and mental wellbeing support services
- Employee referral bonus
- Optional paid benefits: season ticket loan, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance, and more
We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments. If you require such adjustments please let us know within 48hours of your interview.
We are committed to making every action count, fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion guide all our initiatives and creative outcomes.
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