Womenswear Designer
Core
Design monthly injection and seasonal ranges for 16–25 year olds across denim, tops, dresses, knits, outerwear, swimwear, and accessories, taking styles from concept to production.
Role type
Senior IC womenswear designer
Builds
Commercial womenswear product ranges
Domain
Fashion retail / Apparel design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Trend forecasting, technical design, tech pack creation, fabric selection, pattern making knowledge, offshore supplier management, Adobe Illustrator, cost and margin analysis
Preferred skills
Youth culture insight, construction and fit expertise
Responsibilities
Develop concepts, silhouettes, colour palettes, and fabrications from scratch; create detailed tech packs and specs for offshore suppliers; run fittings with garment technicians; manage product development and communicate design intent to suppliers; design to price and margin; curate ranges with Buying and Planning teams