Senior Nightwear Designer

At the forefront of fashion innovation, our client is a global design and manufacturing company based in the heart of London. With decades of industry expertise, they continue to grow and evolve, serving a diverse international client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Nightwear Designer looking to develop their career further within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for leading the design and development of our nightwear collections, ensuring they reflect current trends while meeting the commercial needs of our retail partners. You will play a key role in shaping seasonal direction, managing product development, and mentoring assistants

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Conduct in-depth trend research and create seasonal mood boards, colour palettes, and fabric stories.
• Design innovative, fashion-forward yet commercially viable garments, including pyjamas, chemises, robes, and lounge sets.
• Select appropriate fabrics, trims, and prints in collaboration with the fabric sourcing and print design teams.
• Oversee sample development and work closely with garment techs on fit, construction, and quality standards.
• Present collections internally and to key wholesale clients, taking on board feedback and adapting ranges where necessary.
• Collaborate with the sales team and other departments.
• Liaise with buyers, merchandisers, and production teams to ensure collections meet cost and margin requirements.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform design direction.
• Support and mentor junior designers and assistants within the team.
• Maintain the critical path and ensure timely delivery of samples and production ready designs

The Candidate/ Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience in Nightwear/lounge design
• Strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills, confident presenter.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good eye for commercial product and trends.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, shows initiative.
• A strong interest and understanding of the industry, whats happening on the high street, catwalks and social media.
• Commercial awareness interpreting and translating trends to meet the customer profile. Good knowledge of garment construction and fitting.
• Understands the remits of sustainability in this industry and can support processes around this. Excellent photoshop and illustrator skills.

For more information contact Jodie Howell please ensure we receive 3 or 4 jpegs of work along with your application.

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