Designer Girlswear FTC

Overview

A leading UK fashion supplier is seeking a Girlswear Designer to join their London-based studio on a maternity cover contract. This role focuses on designing fun, commercial leisurewear collections for key high street retail partners, offering hands-on design experience and the opportunity to collaborate closely with a passionate and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of girls' leisurewear and outerwear collections
• Creating CADs for customer presentations and internal use
• Building tech packs and ensuring accurate sample development
• Maintaining sample trackers and updating fabric and trim libraries
• Communicating with merchandising teams in Shanghai and UK buying teams
• Assisting with admin tasks including post, showroom organisation, and folder maintenance
• Preparing shop reports and trend packs with seasonal inspiration
• Keeping internal systems like OneDrive up to date with design documentation

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in girlswear or leisurewear is desirable
• Strong CAD skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Familiarity with Excel and CLO 3D is advantageous
• Creative and commercial eye for trend-led, forward-thinking design
• Proactive, organised, and collaborative approach in a fast-paced team environment