Junior Designer - Womenswear

Posted 08 October 2025
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Full Time
Discipline Apparel Design
Reference5522_1759913389
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

Our client is looking for a Junior Womenswear Designer or a Design Assistant with at least 2 years' experience to join their fast-paced design team, working on one of the UK's leading high-street retail accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a commercial eye, great product knowledge, and strong organisational skills to develop their career in a dynamic environment.
About the Role:
You'll be responsible for supporting the design and development of multi-product womenswear across outerwear, wovens, softs, and jersey. Working closely with the design, sales, and technical teams, you'll help bring trend-led, commercial collections to life for a key high-street retailer.
Main responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the design and development of seasonal womenswear collections across multiple categories
  • Create and maintain tech packs and detailed product specifications
  • Track fabric developments and manage sample and fabric trackers to ensure smooth work-flow
  • Chase samples and coordinate with suppliers to meet key deadlines
  • Conduct market and trend research to support the creation of commercial, brand-relevant designs
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive and profitable ranges

Person Specification:

  • Ideally 1-3 years' experience as a Junior Designer or Senior Design Assistant within a supplier or high-street brand environment
  • Experience working on a major high-street retail account
  • Strong CAD and Adobe Illustrator skills
  • Excellent eye for commercial, trend-led womenswear
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Confident communicator and team player