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Skinnydip London — Design — London, GBDesignwomensweardirect-to-consumerFull-time
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About the role
Skinnydip London is seeking a creative and commercially minded Apparel Designer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our design department, you'll lead design and development across our diverse apparel categories, bringing bold, trend-led fashion to life for our global audience.
What you'll do
- Design seasonal apparel ranges across multiple categories including:
- Jersey
- Sweats
- Outerwear
- Lounge
- Graphic-led fashion pieces
- Create cohesive trend, colour, and graphic stories aligned with the Skinnydip brand
- Develop bold placements, repeats, embroideries, and graphic prints with a distinctive Skinnydip aesthetic
- Manage design submissions through licensor portals (Disney, Universal, and others), tracking feedback and securing approvals
- Create comprehensive CADs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical packs for suppliers
- Brief fabrics, trims, and washes while managing sampling and revisions
- Own the development process for assigned styles, tracking strike-offs, lab dips, pre-production samples, and production timelines
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of experience in apparel design within fashion retail or supplier environments
- Strong graphic and print design skills
- Comprehensive understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept through production
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop knowledge is a plus)
- Commercial awareness with a strong trend and product instinct
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
- Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
- Strong awareness of TikTok, Instagram, and emerging fashion trends
- Experience working with licensed products
What we offer
Join a globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brand known for bold design, playful graphics, and exciting collaborations. At Skinnydip, you'll have the opportunity to work with a creative team that pushes boundaries and creates trend-setting accessories and apparel for a global audience.
We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where your creativity and commercial insights can truly make an impact. Our brand is built on innovation, pop culture, and cutting edge design, the perfect place for a passionate apparel designer to thrive.
How to ApplySend your CV and portfolio (including prints, CADs, tech packs and range work) to: recruitment@skinnydiplondon.com
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