Job Title: Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer

Location: Chester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led consumer brand headquartered in Chester. The business creates technically considered, style-led product for a global customer base.

Operating within a highly competitive market, the organisation combines innovation, commercial awareness and strong brand identity to deliver product that resonates with a modern audience. The culture is collaborative, agile and product-focused, with creativity and performance at the centre of decision making.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer to join a growing design function within a fast-paced product environment.

Reporting into the Design Director, this role plays a key part in driving seasonal direction across womenswear. You will lead the end-to-end design process across multiple product categories, including core apparel ranges, complementary product lines and associated collections.

This is a senior-level position requiring both strong creative vision and technical expertise. You will combine commercial awareness with innovative thinking to deliver brand-aligned, customer-focused product.

The role also includes direct line management of a small team, supporting development, progression and fostering a positive, high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal womenswear design direction using data, customer insight and market research
• Lead end-to-end design development from concept through to production-ready handover
• Manage and mentor junior designers, supporting growth and performance
• Conduct seasonal colour and trend research to inform cohesive ranges
• Translate global trends into commercially viable, brand-aligned product
• Undertake functional research to understand end-user needs and product performance requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Production and Wholesale teams
• Participate in overseas development trips and competitor benchmarking
• Prepare detailed tech packs and accurate production-ready artwork
• Work closely with materials teams to define seasonal fabric and trim direction

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in apparel design
• Extensive experience within womenswear design in a product-led environment
• Experience managing at least one direct report or small team
• Strong background in technical and commercial product development
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting and technical fit
• Solid understanding of the full production process
• Excellent research capability with the ability to translate insight into product
• Strong awareness of consumer trends and market positioning
• Confident communicator able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Domain Experience

• Womenswear
• Multi-category apparel
• Technical product development

If you are a commercially minded Senior Womenswear Designer with experience leading small teams and delivering technically considered, customer-focused product, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a growing and ambitious organisation.

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