SUMWON STUDIOS is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base. 

SUMWON STUDIOS is a global brand house building, scaling and reimagining culturally relevant fashion, lifestyle and consumer brands.  Our portfolio includes MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, BALR, Baby Phat, Playboy, AiiRZ, KiZN, KSTM and 11SKNDS.

Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life.

We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities.
We're building our team - ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Womenswear Designer at SUMWON STUDIOS, you will play a key role in shaping trend-led womenswear collections across our brands. Working closely with Heads of Brand and the wider design team, you will support the development and execution of seasonal and reactive collections for a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

This role suits a highly creative, commercially minded designer with strong technical skills and a deep understanding of womenswear trends and customer behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop trend-driven womenswear collections across multiple product categories for our e-commerce platforms.
• Conduct seasonal and weekly trend research, identifying key womenswear silhouettes, colour palettes, prints and design details.
• Create CADs, technical sketches and comprehensive design packs for production.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising and Production teams to ensure cohesive, on-time product drops.
• React quickly to emerging trends, social media moments and viral content, delivering fast design turnarounds.
• Analyse sales performance and customer feedback to inform future collections and optimise best-selling styles.
• Monitor competitor activity and global womenswear fashion trends to maintain a strong market position.

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience designing womenswear within a fast-fashion or e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of womenswear garment construction, fabrics and trims.
• Advanced proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent eye for trend forecasting, styling and contemporary fashion culture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and a confident communicator.
• A strong passion for fast fashion, social media trends and customer-led design.

Why Join Us? 

• 25 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Scheme
• 30% employee discount on all Sumwon Studios brands (Sumwon, Missguided, Aiirz)
• Company social events
• Creative work environment
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Pension contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%

Application

Please apply with a CV, a cover letter letting us know you're interested and outlining why you’re the best candidate, and a portfolio.

Sumwon Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.