Designer - Ladies Outerwear

Posted 03 July 2025
Salary £35000 - £50000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline DesignApparel Design
Reference5376_1751540804
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description


Ladieswear Designer - 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 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:


  • Design and develop ladies outerwear ranges

  • Create accurate CADs for buyer presentations and internal use

  • Prepare detailed tech packs to support sample development

  • Maintain up-to-date sample trackers and organise fabric and trim libraries

  • Liaise with buying teams to develop strong working relationships

  • Communicate effectively with internal merchandising teams in Shanghai

  • Conduct regular shop reports and update trend packs seasonally

  • Participate in trend research, inspirational shopping trips, and fabric sourcing

  • Keep internal systems such as OneDrive organised with current design documentation


Person Specification:


  • Previous experience in ladies outerwear design

  • Strong CAD skills, with proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop essential

  • Familiarity with CLO 3D, InDesign, and Excel would be a plus

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Commercially focused with a strong sense of trend awareness and team collaboration