Senior Designer - Womens Tailoring

Posted 19 January 2026
Salary £50000 - £70000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline Apparel Design
Reference5641_1768822752
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description


We are currently working on an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and fashion-forward Womenswear Tailoring Designer. Our client, a well-established and respected womenswear supplier to some of the UK's leading high street retailers, is seeking an experienced designer with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional trend awareness, and the confidence to take ownership of their category from day one.
This is a senior position within a fast-paced, high-volume environment and would suit someone who truly lives and breathes fashion. You will have a strong personal sense of style, be immersed in current and emerging trends, and have the ability to translate these into commercially successful collections. Working within a busy design team, you will play a key role across casual tailoring and soft woven product areas, contributing creatively while working autonomously and efficiently under pressure.
Main responsibilities will include:


  • Designing trend-led, commercially focused womenswear collections with a strong emphasis on tailoring garments

  • Developing seasonal ranges tailored to key UK high street retailer profiles and customer expectations

  • Conducting detailed trend research and confidently translating insights into sellable product

  • Working closely with sales and technical teams to take designs from concept through to production

  • Presenting collections and ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and external retail clients

  • Continuously tracking global fashion, fabric, and silhouette trends to ensure collections remain fresh and relevant

  • Managing the sampling process where required, ensuring design integrity and commercial viability

  • Leading and attending client meetings, demonstrating strong product knowledge and creative direction


Person specification:


  • Proven experience in womenswear tailoring and woven design, ideally within a supplier environment

  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends for the high street market

  • Confident, professional communicator with experience presenting to buyers and stakeholders

  • Highly organised, self-sufficient, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a very busy environment

  • A proactive, hands-on designer who can work independently, take initiative, and hit the ground running