Senior Designer - Soft Wovens

Posted 06 February 2026
Salary £55000 - £60000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline DesignApparel Design
Reference5682_1770370787
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

We are recruiting for a leading fashion supplier who are looking for a Senior Softs Designer across womenswear to join the team.

Based in London, this is a customer facing role for a commercially driven designer with a feminine, fashionable handwriting and the confidence to present ideas clearly and persuasively to key accounts.

You will play a central role in delivering trend right, highly wearable softs ranges that meet customer needs and trading requirements.

Main Responsibilities will include:


  • Design and develop commercially focused softs ranges that align with customer briefs, target price points and brand handwriting.

  • Present ranges, concepts and design updates to customers with confidence, tailoring the message to different stakeholders.

  • Translate trends into feminine, fashionable product that remains highly commercial and scalable for bulk.

  • Maintain strong commercial awareness across bestsellers, competitor activity and customer performance to drive relevant design decisions.

  • Partner closely with internal teams to ensure designs are delivered on time and to brief, supporting the full product lifecycle.

  • Where applicable, contribute to short lead development, ensuring speed to market without compromising aesthetic or quality.

Person Specification:


  • Proven experience desiging soft wovens within a supplier or retail environment, with strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of customer needs.

  • Confident and credible presenting to customers, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.

  • A feminine, fashionable aesthetic with the ability to interpret trends

  • Organised, proactive and comfortable working at pace across multiple accounts and seasons.

  • Knowledge of short lead production is advantageous