Fashion Designer

Sumwon Studios

The Role

Design & Product Development

• Research, develop, and execute trend-led design concepts aligned with brand identity and customer needs.
• Create commercially viable products that balance creativity, trend relevance, and profitability.
• Develop seasonal and reactive collections across multiple categories.
• Produce detailed design packs, technical specifications, and product development documentation.
• Ensure all designs are delivered in line with critical path timelines and business requirements.

Trend Research & Market Insight

• Continuously monitor global fashion trends, social media, competitors, influencers, and cultural movements.
• Identify emerging trends, hero products, and new opportunities to drive category growth.
• Translate trend research into actionable product concepts and collection strategies.
• Use customer, market, and sales insights to inform design direction and product decisions.

Commercial Performance

• Make commercially informed design decisions considering margin, volume, pricing architecture, and sell-through performance.
• Analyse product performance and adapt designs based on trading results and customer feedback.
• Support a test-and-react product approach, refining collections based on early performance indicators.
• Contribute to range planning discussions to ensure product strategies align with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure successful execution of collections.
• Participate in fit sessions, product reviews, and range sign-off meetings.
• Collaborate with wider creative teams to ensure consistency across product, branding, and campaign activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers throughout the development process.

Team Contribution

• Support the Design Manager in delivering seasonal objectives and category strategies.
• Share trend insights, best practices, and creative ideas with the wider team.
• Mentor and support junior team members where required.
• Contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
• What you’ll bring
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within a fashion design role, ideally within a fast-fashion, e-commerce, or high-volume retail environment.
• Strong understanding of womenswear product development and garment construction.
• Excellent trend forecasting and market research capabilities.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of customer behaviour and product performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and related design software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passionate about fashion, culture, and emerging consumer trends.
• What we'll bring
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after your first year
• 30% employee discount across SUMWON STUDIOS brands
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The opportunity to work with a high-performing team building brands at global scale

Why Join Us?