Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists
Girlswear Designer
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Girlswear Designer
Girlswear Designer
Location: North London Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
We are partnering with a well-established and growing fashion company supplying leading UK high street and supermarket retailers. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Girlswear Designer to take ownership of a key product category and play an integral role within their design team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a trend-led, commercially aware designer with strong experience in girlswear. You will be responsible for shaping product direction, presenting directly to major retail customers, and delivering commercially successful collections. The role offers a high level of autonomy and is ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership position within a dynamic business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design trend-driven girlswear collections (up to early teens)
- Lead the creative direction for key accounts, presenting ranges directly to customers
- Research and interpret seasonal trends, including colour, fabric, graphics, and silhouettes
- Develop commercially relevant collections tailored to specific retailer needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, becoming a trusted design partner
- Create detailed CADs, technical packs, and design specifications
- Manage product development from concept through to final sample approval
- Work cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, production, and technical teams
- Liaise with overseas suppliers and factories throughout development
- Mentor and support junior members of the design team
- Ensure all collections meet customer briefs, costing targets, and critical path deadlines
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About You – Experience Needed to Be Shortlisted
- Proven experience as a Girlswear Designer within a high street retailer or supplier with a strong woven product portfolio
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent trend forecasting skills
- Confident presenting to customers and building long-term relationships
- Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take full ownership of a category
- Based in London and eligible to work in the UK
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