Womenswear Designer

Senior Womenswear Designer – Soft Wovens (Dresses, Blouses) Location: London | Salary: Competitive | Employment: Full-Time, Permanent | Office-Based A leading high street supplier is looking for a talented and experienced Soft Wovens Womenswear Designer to join their team and lead a major account. This is an exciting opportunity to work across trend-led soft wovens, designing dresses, blouses, and other key womenswear pieces. You will work closely with the design team, Account Manager, managing a Junior Designer. Overseeing the full design process from trend research to customer presentations and production delivery. Womenswear Designer Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design of soft woven womenswear for a key trend-led high street account, focusing on shape, fabric, and fit. * Conduct trend and market research to develop compelling collections. * Prepare ranges, presentations, and maintain daily customer communication. Leading meetings with retail buyers to grow the account. * Work closely with production and third-party suppliers in Europe and the Far East, including major development trips to China with retail buyers. * Ensure all designs meet commercial, brand, and customer requirements. * Manage and mentor a Junior Designer. Skills & Experience: * 8+ years experience in Womenswear Designer, ideally within a high street supplier. * Strong commercial awareness and understanding of fashion trends. * Excellent communication skills; confident liaising with colleagues, customers, and factories. * Highly organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines. * Solid technical knowledge; able to compile detailed tech packs. * Proactive, solution-focused, and positive attitude. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator; 3D design experience is advantageous. * Degree in Fashion Design or related discipline. Why Join Us: * A great next step with a major, high street supplier, leading collections for a main trend-led account, working hand-in hand with the retail team. * Collaborative and creative environment within a dynamic team, opportunities to make an impact! * Competative salary, international development trips and inspiration travel! Apply today