Senior Childrenswear Designer (TGS1744) - Excellent Salary DOE

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1744

We are looking for an experienced Senior Girlswear Jersey Shape Designer to join our creative team. This role plays a vital part in shaping trend-led, age-appropriate, and commercially successful girlswear collections. You'll work across multiple age ranges, translating seasonal concepts into cohesive, brand-aligned designs through close collaboration with our in house graphics and print teams.

You will partner with a well established client portfolio, primarily including Primark and Supermarkets with opportunities to expand into additional high street and e commerce brands.

• Design and develop girlswear jersey collections across various ages and customer profiles
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colours, and silhouettes suited to different market levels.
• Create detailed CADs, mood boards, and technical packs for sampling and production.
• Collaborate with internal graphics and print teams to deliver cohesive and creative collections
• Work directly with clients, buyers, and account managers to refine and evolve design concepts.
• Incorporate traditional design methods alongside emerging digital and AI tools.
• Source and select fabrics, trims, and finishes that reflect each brand's individual handwriting
• Maintain a strong understanding of fit, proportion, and safety standards specific to girlswear.
• Balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring designs meet quality and cost parameters.
• Travel internationally for research trips, trade shows, and factory visits when required.

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 8 years' experience designing girlswear, ideally with exposure to Primark.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; interest in AI driven design tools is a plus.
• Excellent sense of colour, fabric, and print coordination.
• Adaptable design approach suited to multiple brand aesthetics and price points.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and client facing experience.
• Capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Exposure to diverse briefs across multiple market levels.