Ladieswear Designer - Leisure & Outerwear
Our client, a long-established and highly respected high street supplier, is seeking a Ladieswear Designer to join their growing team. Based in central London, this role focuses primarily on ladies leisurewear, with additional involvement in outerwear. The company offers excellent training, a friendly and supportive studio environment, a clear progression path, and operates on a hybrid basis with three days in the office and two days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Design and develop ladies leisurewear ranges, with additional outerwear support
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  Create accurate CADs for buyer presentations and internal use
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  Prepare detailed tech packs to support sample development
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  Maintain up-to-date sample trackers and organise fabric and trim libraries
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  Liaise with buying teams to develop strong working relationships
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  Communicate effectively with internal merchandising teams in Shanghai
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  Conduct regular shop reports and update trend packs seasonally
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  Participate in trend research, inspirational shopping trips, and fabric sourcing
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  Keep internal systems such as OneDrive organised with current design documentation

Person Specification:

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  Previous experience in ladies leisurewear design, with outerwear experience advantageous
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  Strong CAD skills, with proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop essential
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  Familiarity with CLO 3D, InDesign, and Excel would be a plus
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills
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  Commercially focused with a strong sense of trend awareness and team collaboration