Senior Designer - Outerwear, Tailoring & Soft Bottoms (12 Month FTC)

From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to an omni-channel business serving millions of customers... we're New Look.

Our purpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we're customer-obsessed and we work as one.

It's a busy and exciting time for the brand and we're on the hunt for a Senior Designer to join our growing Creative team. This role is a 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover).

The Team

Design is where it all starts. The dynamic creative hub that sets the vision and inspiration behind the product. Delivering the overarching trends in fashion and culture that inspires the whole business.

Designing key items that drive the buy and ways to wear that lead the wider channels. We create and design the trends key items, and palettes and work closely with the buying, merchandising and our supplier teams to deliver the product that our customers love and give them that New Look feeling they crave. No two days are the same and we thrive in a fast-paced environment. We love having a laugh while we do it and look out for each other.

The Role:

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, exciting environment, juggling multiple plates and having a good laugh as you do - then the New Look Design team is for you! We are looking for an experienced, passionate and driven Senior Outerwear & Tailoring Designer to join our close-knit team. You will put the customer at the heart of everything you do, developing and delivering on trend and on brand ranges that maximise sales opportunity. You will identify key department blocks, delivering key items in a commercial way, and landing newness and seasonal trend! You will be an integral part of the design team whilst working closely with Buying/Merchandising & QA's.

Responsibilities:

• Identify key Outerwear & Tailoring and Soft Bottoms items and volume trends, ensuring alignment with customer profiles and market demands.
• Drive new trends commercially, designing products with the brand's handwriting and customer in mind.
• Manage the critical path from design concept to final samples, reacting to market changes and challenges.
• Create detailed tech packs for outerwear designs, including fabrications, construction guidelines, and trims.
• Collaborate with Buying teams to build cohesive, fashionable, and commercially strong ranges.
• Source new fabrics, conduct competitor analysis, and identify new supplier opportunities to maintain competitive advantage.
• Mentor and coach junior designers while supporting the wider design strategy and team collaboration.
• Work closely with QA to ensure design direction and customer trends are reflected in product fit and quality.

About You:

• Proficient in PC/Mac with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, and Word.
• Strong technical specification skills and excellent understanding of design processes.
• Proven ability to present work effectively to senior management, influencing buying decisions.
• Experienced in managing workload according to critical path deadlines.
• Strong commercial eye with in-depth customer knowledge and trend prediction skills.
• Exceptional team player with great communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experienced in working with international suppliers and knowledgeable in outerwear fabrics and construction.
• Fashion Design qualification, with previous experience as an Outerwear/Tailoring Designer in a high street fashion brand or supplier.

Why New Look?

The amazing people, the fashion - there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks ...

You'll love our generous staff discount - 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
Plan for you retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
We're all about celebrating our success, so we have a profit-related bonus scheme.
Upgrade your commute with our company car allowance - you can use it to buy, lease or fund your current vehicle.
Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
Receive quick access to consultations and treatments with AXA Private Medical Scheme, paid for by us.
Big trip on the cards? Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
Running late? No worries, enjoy a free breakfast on us!
We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust.

Please note - these benefits and perks are non-contractual and may be changed from time to time.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.