Women's Wear Designer

Designation: Womenswear Designer Brand: MISSGUIDED Location: Manchester, UK Please note: A portfolio is essential for this role. Please make sure your portfolio is embedded directly within your CV when applying. Applications without a portfolio included in the CV may not be considered. About SUMWON STUDIOS 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. In just a few years, we have grown from start-up to one of the fastest-scaling brand platforms in the industry. Combining creativity, data, technology and an agile supply chain, we build brands designed to win in today's digital-first world. We operate at the intersection of culture, commerce and innovation. Whether launching new brands, acquiring established ones, or unlocking growth opportunities across our portfolio, we move quickly, think globally and challenge conventional ways of working. We are building a team that challenges convention, embraces new-age thinking and celebrates individuality, creating an inclusive international environment where creativity can thrive. 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.
• 3–5+ years' experience designing womenswear within a fast-fashion or e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of womenswear garment construction, fabrics and trims.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly 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. What we'll bring
• 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% Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a business in growth mode. You'll have the chance to make a visible impact, take ownership, move quickly and help shape the future of a multi-brand platform operating across global markets.