Job Specification: Girlswear Jersey Designer
Location: Leicestershire (4 days in the office)
Salary: Based on Experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company:
We are an established and dynamic sourcing company in Leicestershire with a hub based in Bangladesh, and we are looking for a Girlswear Jersey Designer to join our team. We partner with key high street brands across the UK and Europe, creating trend-driven collections that align with the latest market demands.
Role Overview:
As a Girlswear Jersey Designer, you will play a key role in creating innovative and commercial jerseywear collections for high street retailers. You will translate trends into best-selling products, ensuring designs align with customer expectations and brand identity. This role requires close collaboration with buyers, sales teams, and garment technologists to deliver high-quality, fashion-forward designs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop girlswear jersey products, focusing on tops, dresses, leggings, and lounge sets for high street retailers.
* Research and interpret market trends, fabric innovations, and color palettes to create trend-led and commercially viable designs.
* Produce detailed tech packs including sketches, fabric selection, trims, and garment specifications.
* Liaise with buyers and garment technologists to ensure design concepts meet commercial and technical requirements.
* Work closely with the sales team to present collections and incorporate client feedback into final designs.
* Oversee the sampling process, ensuring timely delivery and quality control of pre-production samples.
* Stay up to date with key fashion events, trade shows, and competitor analysis to maintain awareness of market trends and retail performance.
* Collaborate with the graphic design and print teams for the development of placement prints, all-over prints, and embellishments.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience designing girlswear jersey products.
* Experience designing for high street brands and a strong understanding of UK and European retail markets.
* Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD for developing detailed technical drawings.
* Strong knowledge of jersey fabrics, garment construction, and pattern-making techniques.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients.
* Knowledge of fabric sourcing and sustainability trends is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
* A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating fashion-forward, on-trend jerseywear designs.
* Strong understanding of the retail calendar and ability to design to market deadlines.
* Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
* A team player with a proactive and positive approach.
Working Conditions:
* Based in the Leicestershire office 4 days a week, with occasional travel to clients, inspirational shopping trips, and Bangladesh sourcing hub.
* Opportunity to work with major high street brands across the UK and Europe, gaining valuable industry exposure.
What We Can Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company pension scheme.
* Creative and inclusive work environment.
* Private health insurance.
* 25 days holiday plus Birthday and Bank Holidays.
* Performance-based incentives and bonus scheme.
* Overseas travel opportunities.
If you’re a talented designer with a passion for girlswear jersey and a knack for creating best-selling designs, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your portfolio and CV to careers@dongyi.co.uk
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