Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists
Senior Womenswear Designer
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Senior Womenswear Designer / Design Lead
Location: London (Office Based, 5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing apparel manufacturer supplying a broad portfolio of leading UK high street retailers and supermarket accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Designer / Design Lead to take ownership of the jersey and casualwear category, combining hands-on design work with leadership of a small design team.
This role would suit a commercially minded designer who thrives in a fast-paced supplier environment and has a strong understanding of the UK retail market. You will be responsible for driving creative direction across multiple customers while mentoring and managing junior designers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of seasonal jersey casualwear collections for major UK retail accounts.
- Oversee and inspire a small design team, ensuring high standards of creativity and execution.
- Create innovative, commercially relevant designs aligned to customer briefs and market trends.
- Present concepts, trend boards, and seasonal ranges to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct ongoing trend, retail, and competitor research.
- Work closely with sales, merchandising, and product development teams to ensure successful delivery of ranges.
- Manage workload across the design team and support individual development.
- Build strong relationships with buyers and customers, responding quickly to design requests and commercial opportunities.
- Ensure all design work reflects customer DNA while maintaining a fresh and contemporary edge.
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- Proven and recent experience as a Senior Womenswear Designer, Design Lead, or Design Manager within jersey casualwear.
- Strong background working with UK high street retailers and/or supermarket accounts.
- Excellent knowledge of jersey fabrics, casualwear silhouettes, washes, graphics, and garment construction.
- A modern, youthful design handwriting with a strong commercial eye.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring designers.
- Ability to balance creativity with customer requirements and commercial objectives.
- Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Commutable to London and eligible to work in the UK
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