Designer - Ladies Performance Ath Leisure

Posted 29 January 2026
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline DesignSportswear Design
Reference5667_1769703358
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a creative and commercially focused Ladieswear Designer to join a well-established high street supplier. This role sits within the Performance and Athleisure department and is ideal for a designer with a strong understanding of trend-led activewear who is looking to grow within a collaborative and supportive team.

Working closely with buyers and internal teams, the designer will lead seasonal concept development and deliver fashion-forward yet commercially viable ranges for key UK retailers.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Designing seasonal collections for ladies' performance and athleisurewear, including CADs, tech packs and trend presentations
  • Leading the creation of trend packs each season, covering key shapes, fabrics, colours, graphics and moods
  • Presenting designs to buyers and building strong relationships with retail partners
  • Managing sample development, including tech pack accuracy, sample trackers and fabric/trim libraries
  • Producing regular shop reports and sourcing new fabrics to support range development
  • Liaising with the merchandising teams in Shanghai and buyers in the UK to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery
  • Supporting occasional overseas inspiration trips and attending trade events where relevant
  • Keeping internal systems and shared documents (e.g. OneDrive) up to date

Person Specification:

  • Previous experience designing ladieswear performance or athleisure ranges
  • Strong CAD and Adobe Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • CLO 3D knowledge is a plus
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance creativity and market demands
  • Confident communicator and team player, used to working in a fast-paced supplier environment