Womenswear Designer - #2122352

Womenswear Designer | Reputable Fashion Brand | Manchester - Hybrid

We're looking for a talented and commercially minded Womenswear Designer across dresses and tops to join a fast-paced, growing fashion business. This is an exciting opportunity for a Designer who loves creating relevant, trend-led product while keeping a strong focus on the customer and commercial performance.

You'll work closely with Buying and Merchandising to develop newness, evolve best sellers and build exciting, commercially balanced ranges across womenswear.

The Role:

• Design and develop commercial womenswear ranges from initial concept through to final product.

• Research trends, colour, fabric, shape and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.

• Work closely with the Buyer and Merchandiser to deliver ranges that meet customer and commercial requirements.

• Use trading data and product performance to inform design decisions and develop best sellers.

• Create fresh newness while ensuring ranges remain commercially balanced.

• Work within agreed option counts, price points and seasonal strategies.

• Present and communicate design concepts clearly to the wider product team.

• Attend fit sessions and work closely with Technical and suppliers to ensure product meets the original design vision.

• Communicate effectively with the supply base throughout the development process.

• Stay close to the customer, understanding what she wants to wear and how trends can be translated into commercial product.

• Contribute ideas and insight across the wider Design team and business.

About You:

• Previous experience at Designer level within womenswear fashion.

• Strong commercial womenswear background, preferably within high street or eCommerce.

• Excellent eye for trend, colour, print, fabric and detail.

• Strong understanding of the womenswear customer and competitor landscape.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign.

• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• A creative thinker who is passionate about product and always looking for the next opportunity.

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