Womenswear Tailoring & Outerwear Designer

Are you an experienced Womenswear Designer with a passion for tailoring and outerwear? Do you have an eye for sophisticated styling, premium fabrics and beautifully crafted garments? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading fashion retailers.

Our client is looking for a talented Tailoring & Outerwear Designer to join one of their established womenswear brands, bringing a fresh and contemporary approach to heritage-inspired collections. You will be able to make your mark within a respected design team, working across structured tailoring, smart coordinates and outerwear while helping shape the future direction of the brand.

Although this is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract, the business has ambitious growth plans, offering genuine potential for the role to be extended.

The Role:

As Tailoring & Outerwear Designer, you will:

• Develop seasonal collections across tailoring, smart coordinates and outerwear that reflect the brand's identity while introducing fresh, contemporary ideas.
• Research emerging trends through inspirational shopping and overseas research trips, sourcing fabrics and identifying key styling directions.
• Produce detailed CADs, technical packs and design presentations, responding quickly to design briefs within a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate daily with Buyers, Merchandisers, Technologists and manufacturing partners to ensure collections are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

About You:

We're looking for a creative and commercially minded designer who has:

• Proven experience designing womenswear tailoring and outerwear within a fashion retail or supplier environment.
• A strong understanding of tailoring construction, garment fit, fabric behaviour and outerwear silhouettes.
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, with the ability to produce accurate CADs and comprehensive technical packs.
• Excellent trend awareness and the ability to interpret heritage influences into modern, commercially successful collections.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced design environment.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £80,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available (up to two days per week from home for the successful candidate).
• Good Company Pension scheme.
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• 25% staff discount, free parking.
• On-site restaurant, coffee shops, nursery and staff shop.
• Digital GP service.