22 Fashion Designer jobs in the United Kingdom

Freelance Women’s Loungewear Designer

(Project-based | Remote / London Meetings as Required)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Women’s Loungewear Designer to develop a focused collection that combines comfort, quality, and commercial appeal. This is a freelance project role, ideally suited to someone who has already designed loungewear ranges for UK high-street and department store retailers such as John Lewis, TK Maxx, Next, M&S, or similar.

The role requires a deep understanding of the loungewear category — from fabric qualities and sizing standards to the nuances of fit, silhouette, and trend direction. You will be responsible for creating a cohesive collection that balances design creativity with commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a women’s loungewear collection from concept through to final range.
• Research trends, fabrics, colours, and consumer preferences specific to loungewear.
• Produce sketches, CADs, and technical packs for sampling and production.
• Ensure designs meet quality, fit, and sizing standards suitable for large UK retailers.
• Liaise with product development, sourcing, and buying teams to align with timelines and cost parameters.
• Deliver a balanced range plan with attention to product mix, price points, and market positioning.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and ensure samples are production-ready.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing women’s loungewear collections for recognised UK retailers (e.g. John Lewis, TK Maxx, Next, Debenhams, M&S, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of fabrications, knitwear, fleece, jersey, and woven materials relevant to loungewear.
• Understanding of UK retail sizing, grading, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CLO 3D or similar).
• Excellent eye for colour, proportion, and detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver a commercially relevant collection.

Contract

• Freelance / Project-based
• Location: Remote, with meetings in London as required
• Duration: To be agreed based on project scope
• Start date: Immediate

Freelance Women’s Loungewear Designer

(Project-based | Remote / London Meetings as Required)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Women’s Loungewear Designer to develop a focused collection that combines comfort, quality, and commercial appeal. This is a freelance project role, ideally suited to someone who has already designed loungewear ranges for UK high-street and department store retailers such as John Lewis, TK Maxx, Next, M&S, or similar.

The role requires a deep understanding of the loungewear category — from fabric qualities and sizing standards to the nuances of fit, silhouette, and trend direction. You will be responsible for creating a cohesive collection that balances design creativity with commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a women’s loungewear collection from concept through to final range.
• Research trends, fabrics, colours, and consumer preferences specific to loungewear.
• Produce sketches, CADs, and technical packs for sampling and production.
• Ensure designs meet quality, fit, and sizing standards suitable for large UK retailers.
• Liaise with product development, sourcing, and buying teams to align with timelines and cost parameters.
• Deliver a balanced range plan with attention to product mix, price points, and market positioning.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and ensure samples are production-ready.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing women’s loungewear collections for recognised UK retailers (e.g. John Lewis, TK Maxx, Next, Debenhams, M&S, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of fabrications, knitwear, fleece, jersey, and woven materials relevant to loungewear.
• Understanding of UK retail sizing, grading, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CLO 3D or similar).
• Excellent eye for colour, proportion, and detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver a commercially relevant collection.

Contract

• Freelance / Project-based
• Location: Remote, with meetings in London as required
• Duration: To be agreed based on project scope
• Start date: Immediate

About the role:

The Senior Fashion Designer leads the creative direction of collections, ensuring brand consistency across all ranges. This role works cross-functionally with key departments —including buying, marketing, and garment technology — to drive commercial success while mentoring and developing junior members of the design team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Set the overall creative direction and vision for collections, ensuring consistency with brand strategy and long-term goals

• Lead seasonal concept development, including shoot concepts and storytelling

• Approve final line-ups, ensuring product range aligns with customer needs and commercial objectives

• Evaluate market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to drive future design strategies and direction

• Lead high-level supplier relationships and negotiate key developments independently

• Oversee collection planning, ensuring design workstreams align with critical path and business priorities

• Mentor and develop junior designers, providing guidance on both creative and technical aspects

• Collaborate with senior members (Buying, Marketing, Merchandising) to align creative direction

• Lead design reviews and present collections to leadership with clear rationale and vision

• React strategically to trade and performance feedback, driving quick-turn updates or edits to enhance sell-through

Requirements

·    Extensive experience in fashion design, with a strong track record of designing commercially successful womenswear collections

·    Demonstrated ability to set and lead creative direction across multiple product categories, with a deep understanding of brand identity and customer profile

·    Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing, coaching, and developing junior designers

·    Proven experience conducting market and trend research, with the ability to translate insights into commercially relevant, brand-aligned collections.

·    Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and confident in producing high-quality CADs, moodboards, and presentation materials.

·    Strong technical skills in garment construction and product development, including creating and reviewing detailed tech packs and prototypes

·    Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing high-level vendor relationships with confidence and professionalism

·    Confident in presenting collections and design rationale to leadership and cross-functional teams

·    Excellent organisational and project management skills — able to manage multiple deadlines, oversee the critical path, and balance creative output with business priorities

·    Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams (Buying, Merchandising, Garment Tech, Marketing), ensuring alignment at all stages of the design and development process

·    Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with a forward-thinking, trend-led design approach

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

About the role:

The Junior Fashion Designer supports the development of collections that align with the brand’s creative vision. Working closely with senior designers, this role involves both creative and technical responsibilities, as well as coordination across production and development teams.

Your Responsibilities:

·    Assist in designing styles and seasonal collections under the direction of the lead designer.

·    Create accurate CAD drawings and tech packs for sampling and production.

·    Collaborate with the Garment Technician to develop first samples and blocks, contributing to fit improvements and

·    problem-solving during fit sessions.

·    Conduct trend and competitor research using online platforms, retail analysis, and market insights.

·    Attend fittings and assist in implementing revisions based on feedback.

·    Track and manage sample development timelines, ensuring key approvals are met on schedule.

·    Maintain an organised sample room and design studio environment.

·    Delegate tasks to interns or work experience placements when appropriate.

·    Proactively monitor the critical path to help meet design and production deadlines.

·    Liaise with the buying team to ensure timely delivery and approval of samples.

·    Demonstrate a solid understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.

·    Present design concepts and collection updates to the wider team when required.

Requirements

·    Previous experience in a design and trend led Womenswear brand

·    Relevant degree or qualification in Fashion Design or a related discipline.

·    A strong portfolio showcasing creative research, concept development, and technical skills.

·    Proficient in  Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop

·    Exceptional taste and creativity levels, understanding the competitive landscape

·    A strong team player and considerate of colleagues

·    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

·    Strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a hands on attitude and great time management skills

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

About the role:

The Assistant Fashion Designer plays a key support role within the design team, contributing to the creative and technical development of collections. Working closely with designers, this entry-level position involves assisting with research, sample organisation, and preparation of design materials to help bring concepts to life.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist with trend research, color story development, fabric sourcing, and trim selection
• Support the creation and maintenance of tech packs and CADs under the guidance of the Designer or Senior Designer
• Organise and manage fabric swatches, trims, and sample archives
• Help prepare mood boards, presentation materials, and resources for design meetings and fittings
• Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers to follow up on samples and materials
• Maintain an understanding of the design calendar, critical path, and range development deadlines
• Provide hands-on support during fittings, taking notes and ensuring feedback is recorded accurately.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or qualification in Fashion Design or a related discipline
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative research, concept development, and technical skills
• Proficient in  Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong organisational skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Attention to detail, particularly in documenting fit notes and preparing accurate tech packs
• Strong hand drawing and sketching ability as well as technical drawings
• Confident in hand and machine sewing, sample making experience beneficial
• Ability to understand creative direction and concepts
• A team player, supporting and collaborating with other team members
• Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box and an eye for detail

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office

About The Founder &Co.

The Founder & Co. is a modern menswear brand crafting essential garments that embody timeless style, functional elegance, and purposeful detail. We don’t chase trends—we refine the everyday. Our mission is to help men dress with clarity, confidence, and intention through a collection that is minimalist, intelligent, and built to last.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Lead Fashion Designer who can shape the visual and functional identity of our collections. You will be responsible for designing refined menswear staples—T-shirts, polos, shirts, trousers—with a singular perfect fit and intelligent variations in fabric weight, feel, flexibility, and subtle style elements. This is not about designing for fashion weeks. It’s about mastering the art of simplicity, purpose, and premium craft.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop menswear collections that align with our occasion-based product strategy (casual, smart casual, business casual).
• Own the full design process from concept to production: moodboards, tech packs, materials, fittings, and refinements.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing and production teams to ensure fabric choice, construction details, and finishes meet our quality standards.
• Innovate within constraints—working with a fixed fit, your design impact comes from thoughtful variations in texture, finish, trims, and styling.
• Translate the brand’s philosophy into garments that serve the customer’s lifestyle—functionally and emotionally.
• Contribute to brand storytelling through design decisions that reflect purpose, not decoration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in menswear design, ideally with a focus on essentials, luxury basics, or minimalism.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, fit, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in creating tech packs and communicating with manufacturers.
• A sharp eye for balance, restraint, and detail—your signature is subtlety, not statement.
• Experience working with international suppliers and managing production timelines is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and align designs with brand strategy and customer use cases.

Fashion Design Assistant - Womenswear

Leading High Street Fashion Supplier - London

Full time / permanent - office based 5 days per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fashion Design Assistant to join our creative team. The Fashion Design Assistant will provide essential support to our design team, assisting in various stages of the design process from concept development to final samples. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about design to gain hands-on experience and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update design records, sample trackers, and critical paths.
li>Support the design team in preparing for meetings, presentations & fits. li>Organize and maintain design archives, including digital & physical files. li>Assist in racking rooms for customer and internal meetings; this includes steaming samples and removing any labels from bought shopping
• Assist in sourcing trims, and other materials for sample development.
• Create technical drawings using Adobe design software.
• Assist in compiling mood boards, colour palettes, and material swatches for design presentations
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of garment construction, textiles & manufacturing processes.
li>Excellent organizational/time management skills to prioritise tasks. li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in design or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.

A great opportunity for a Fashion Design Assistant, or graduate with internship experience looking for their next step, apply today!

Fashion Design Assistant - Womenswear

Leading High Street Fashion Supplier - London

Full time / permanent - office based 5 days per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fashion Design Assistant to join our creative team. The Fashion Design Assistant will provide essential support to our design team, assisting in various stages of the design process from concept development to final samples. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about design to gain hands-on experience and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update design records, sample trackers, and critical paths.
li>Support the design team in preparing for meetings, presentations & fits. li>Organize and maintain design archives, including digital & physical files. li>Assist in racking rooms for customer and internal meetings; this includes steaming samples and removing any labels from bought shopping
• Assist in sourcing trims, and other materials for sample development.
• Create technical drawings using Adobe design software.
• Assist in compiling mood boards, colour palettes, and material swatches for design presentations
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of garment construction, textiles & manufacturing processes.
li>Excellent organizational/time management skills to prioritise tasks. li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in design or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.

A great opportunity for a Fashion Design Assistant, or graduate with internship experience looking for their next step, apply today!