Girlswear Designer

You will need to have an eye for trends, concepts, key shapes, colour and develop bestselling ranges with the customer profile in mind at all times. It's imperative to be organised and have strong CAD skills, with the ability to multi task.
This is a great opportunity to join a fun, energetic and supportive team who work hard get great results and have a good time while doing it!

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing multi product seasonal ranges for one of our global girlswear brands, creating high-quality, on-trend garments that align with the brand's aesthetic and meet customer expectations.

This role requires a deep understanding of girlswear design, construction and fabrication alongside the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Creating original and commercial designs for a girlswear brand, covering the entire range- consisting of multi-product categories from jersey & sweat, through to knitwear, outerwear etc.
• Participate in the planning and development of seasonal collections,
• Ensuring collections are on-brand, trend-forward and commercially viable
• Supporting the Head of Girlswear to ensure critical path deadlines are met from creative concept to completion
• Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics that meet design and production requirements
• Creating seasonally appropriate colour palettes
• Develop and maintain an understanding of current and future trends in girlswear/womenswear
• Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches
• Conduct fit sessions and sample reviews with technical team
• Presenting collections to senior management
• Analyse market / sales data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions
• Constant communication and relationship building with factories, mills and in-country teams

Person Specifications:

• At least 2-3 year's experience at a 'Designer' Level within girls or women's clothing
• Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections for teens
• High work ethic, integrity and reliability with a "hands on" attitude
• Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills
• Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite)
• Good knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience of designing graphics and/or print would be a bonus
• Creative yet commercial with a fashion forward handwriting
• Someone who can work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment