Womenswear Tailoring Designer

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

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum + excellent company benefits