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Womenswear Tailoring Designer Jobs in South East London, UK at TRP Recruitment
Location: South East London
We are currently working on an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and fashion-forward Womenswear Tailoring Designer . Our client, a well-established and respected womenswear supplier to some of the UK’s leading high street retailers, is seeking an experienced designer with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional trend awareness, and the confidence to take ownership of their category from day one.
This is a senior position within a fast-paced, high-volume environment and would suit someone who truly lives and breathes fashion. You will have a strong personal sense of style, be immersed in current and emerging trends, and have the ability to translate these into commercially successful collections. Working within a busy design team, you will play a key role across casual tailoring and soft woven product areas, contributing creatively while working autonomously and efficiently under pressure.
Main responsibilities will include:
Designing trend-led, commercially focused womenswear collections with a strong emphasis on tailoring garments Developing seasonal ranges tailored to key UK high street retailer profiles and customer expectations Conducting detailed trend research and confidently translating insights into sellable product Working closely with sales and technical teams to take designs from concept through to production Presenting collections and ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and external retail clients Continuously tracking global fashion, fabric, and silhouette trends to ensure collections remain fresh and relevant Managing the sampling process where required, ensuring design integrity and commercial viability Leading and attending client meetings, demonstrating strong product knowledge and creative direction
Person specification:
Proven experience in womenswear tailoring and woven design, ideally within a supplier environment Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends for the high street market Confident, professional communicator with experience presenting to buyers and stakeholders Highly organised, self-sufficient, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a very busy environment A proactive, hands-on designer who can work independently, take initiative, and hit the ground running
Title: Womenswear Tailoring Designer
Company: TRP Recruitment
Location: South East London, UK
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