Womenswear Designer

Womenswear Designer

Leeds (with occasional travel)

Maternity Cover – 1 year fixed-term contract

Salary: up to £35,000

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Womenswear Designer to join their Design Team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of their womenswear collections, bringing fresh ideas while maintaining the brand’s distinctive style.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that combines creativity with commercial awareness. You’ll be managing multiple projects and deadlines, keeping the customer at the heart of every decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and interpret emerging fashion trends to inform and inspire seasonal collections.
• Develop design themes that balance trend relevance with the brand’s signature aesthetic.
• Design across key womenswear categories, including dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and nightwear.
• Create graphics, prints, and embroidery designs that align with the brand’s visual identity.
• Collaborate with the Buying Team to deliver cohesive, commercially viable ranges.
• Source and develop new fabrics, trims, and finishes to enhance product quality and innovation.
• Produce detailed tech packs and liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate sample development.
• Participate in sign-off meetings and seasonal range reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including attending local and international development trips where required.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to align on seasonal strategy, timelines, and customer insights.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a womenswear designer.

• Proven experience designing dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and prints.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current and future fashion trends.
• Ability to develop seasonal themes that reinforce the brand identity.
• Experience designing graphics, embroidery, and prints.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on product development.
• Ability to create accurate, detailed tech packs.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a lifestyle or branded fashion environment.
• Experience collaborating closely with buyers.
• Experience designing nightwear.
• Knowledge of sourcing fabrics, trims, and finishes.
• Experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities effectively.

If you would like to apply then please email your CV to Jade.Lawlor@hawk-3.com  or call Jade on 07526 166809

Closing date is 17.11.2025  Please note this could change subject to suitable applications

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