Are you a creative and commercially minded designer looking to join a dynamic and growing business?  People Marketing seeks an experienced Girlswear Jersey & Nightwear Designer to become part of a growing, talented team based in Leicestershire. 

As a leading trend-led design and global sourcing company, our client partners with some of the UK and Europe’s most respected retailers, creating innovative, high-quality products. 

Working closely with the sourcing and product development teams, the successful applicant will take ownership of the design process from initial concept through to final product, ensuring collections remain relevant, commercially successful, and aligned with customer expectations.  This will include being responsible for designing trend-driven jerseywear, graphic sweat styles, and nightwear ranges that combine creativity, commercial appeal, comfort, and functionality.

Overall, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of girls'wear collections.

Girlswear Jersey & Nightwear Designer – The Role:

• As part of our design team, you'll play a key role in shaping our Girlswear Jersey and Nightwear collections across ages 2–16. From identifying emerging trends and developing seasonal concepts to creating graphics, colour palettes and product ranges, you'll be involved throughout the design journey.
• Working closely with our sourcing and product development teams, you'll help transform ideas into commercially successful collections for leading retailers.
• We're looking for someone who loves the creativity of childrenswear but also understands the importance of fit, comfort, functionality and commercial appeal.
• Researching fashion, colour, lifestyle and childrenswear trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Creating trend-led Girlswear Jersey and Nightwear collections across multiple age groups.
• Developing seasonal concepts, mood boards, colour palettes and customer presentations.
• Designing commercial yet fashion-forward product with a strong understanding of the childrenswear market.
• Creating graphics, print concepts and product stories that resonate with both children and parents.
• Producing CADs, technical packs and detailed design specifications.
• Working closely with sourcing and product development teams throughout the sampling process.
• Exploring new fabrics, washes, trims, graphics and product ideas to keep collections fresh and relevant.
• Presenting design concepts confidently to customers and internal teams. Managing multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Monitoring competitor activity, retail trends and customer behaviour to identify new opportunities.

 
Girlswear Jersey & Nightwear Designer – The Person:

• Passionate about children's wear and excited by the opportunity to create products for a fast-moving retail market.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience within Girlswear or Childrenswear Design
• Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Experience creating graphics, prints and trend-led product concepts.
• A good understanding of garment construction, fabrics and product development.
• A strong eye for colour, trend and age-appropriate design.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate trends into successful products for different age groups.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting ideas.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, trend awareness and commercial understanding.

If you're passionate about children's wear, love bringing ideas to life, and want to be part of an ambitious, fast-growing business, we'd love to hear from you.