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Designer - Mid Level
Designer - Chesterfield
Location: Chesterfield
Reporting to: Senior Designer
Working Arrangement: ON-SITE ONLY - Monday to Friday in Chesterfield office. No hybrid working considerations.
About the Role & Brand
At Varley, we are a contemporary fashion brand designed for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered across London, Los Angeles, and New York.
Our mission is to craft elevated, timeless wardrobes by blending year-round collections—including knitwear, outerwear, and activewear—that reflect the evolving needs of women. Inspired by the women who wear our pieces, we aim to instil quiet confidence, enhancing what they already are.
Our team is made up of 85% women, embodying our values: quality, diversity, creativity, and the belief that kindness fosters lasting impact.
Responsibilities
As a Designer in our Chesterfield office, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our collections:
- Collaboratively assist the Senior Designer in developing project ideas from concept to final delivery—ensuring high standards of design, fibre, silhouette, and detailing.
- Mentor and guide Junior Designers in best practices, technical skills, and creative thinking.
- Develop detailed design packs—including colours, fibres, silhouettes, and motifs—to facilitate a seamless handover to the Development Team.
- Travel with Senior Designer to fittings, providing feedback on fit, silhouette, and design cohesion while liaising closely with Development to maintain design integrity from concept to production.
- Maintain crucial documentation such as collection overviews, production performance reports, and sourcing packs, coordinating efforts with Junior Designers.
- Ensure global deadlines are met while adhering to Varley’s calendar, keeping production on track.
- Support Senior Designer in reviewing and presenting seasonal collections to the Sales teams, sharing how Varley’s vision translates into commercial products.
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Requirements
To excel in this role, you must:
- Hold a degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
- Bring 4+ years of hands-on experience in womenswear design, ideally with at least 1 year leading small teams or cross-functional projects.
- Possess proficient skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with an advanced understanding of fibres, silhouettes, and trends in fashion.
- Demonstrate keen attention to detail—from свитале́т (grainlines) to technical illustration.
- Show confidence in designing functional, high-quality pieces with commercial potential.
- Excel in both collaborative teamwork and independent ownership of tasks.
- Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in presentations.
- Maintain organisation and prioritisation skills, managing multiple overlapping projects under tight deadlines.
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Advantageous (not essential, but highly valued):
- Experience working in-house for a direct-to-consumer fashion brand.
- Familiarity with 3D tools (e.g., Style 3D, Browzwear).
- Fluency in PowerPoint/Keynote for developing pitches.
Company Benefits
We believe in caring for our team, so we offer:
- Employee Purchase Scheme – 50% discount on Varley products.
- Friend and Family Purchase Scheme – 20% discount for those you invite.
- Healthcare – Access to Bupa healthcare coverage after serving 2 years.
- Holiday Entitlement – 25 days per year, increasing by 1 day each year (minimum 27 days after 3 years).
Why Varley?
Our brand thrives on timeless values and team-focused growth. We aim to build something exceptional, not just successful: Provide quality, share responsibility, and lead with kindness.
Here, you’ll be part of a movement that blends creativity with purpose—where every part of the business improves together. Are you ready to contribute, innovate, and make a mark?
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