Description of the job
We’re seeking a talented Senior Designer to join a trend-driven youth brand at the forefront of fashion. You’ll combine your trend forecasting expertise with a keen eye for “must-have” styles, shaping collections that resonate with our style-savvy customers. Working across a multi-category department, with a strong focus on knit and denim, you’ll translate emerging trends into standout pieces that define the season. You’ll combine market analysis with creative insight to ensure products resonate with customers and drive sales. It’s a chance to directly shape the brand’s offering and keep it ahead of the competition.
What you’ll be doing
- Analyse global market, retail and cultural trends to predict what’s next in fashion, colour, print and silhouette
- Build compelling trend forecasts, mood boards and directional reports to inspire design, buying and marketing teams
- Identify and forecast must-have styles for upcoming ranges.
- Work across a multi-category department with a focus on knit and denim
- Translate emerging trends into commercial, on-brand designs
- Collaborate closely with buying and product teams to deliver standout collections
- Create seasonal colour palettes, print and fabric direction to guide development
- Present compelling trend stories to senior stakeholders, influencing future range strategy
- Collaborate with marketing to ensure campaigns and content align with upcoming trends
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and industry networks to stay ahead of shifts
- Drive innovation by proposing new categories, fits or styles that anticipate customer needs
What you’ll bring
- A deep understanding of fashion cycles, consumer behaviour and how broader cultural movements shape trends
- Strong research skills, with the ability to filter massive amounts of information into clear, concise direction
- Confident communication and presentation skills, able to influence and excite both creative and commercial teams
- Proficiency with tools like WGSN, Trendstop, or similar, plus a creative flair for putting together inspiring visuals