Nobody’s Child is for the free thinkers, the dreamers, and the go-getters. Born in 2015, we’ve spent the last decade creating clothes that feel as good as they look for people that embrace individuality, live with purpose, and want to leave the world a little better than they found it. It’s been 10 years of creativity, growth, and bold ideas, and the values that guide us haven’t changed.

About You

Nobody’s Child is looking for a talented and highly experienced Senior Knitwear and Jersey Designer to join our dynamic Design team. We are seeking a creative leader with an exceptional eye for trend, colour, yarn development and silhouette, who can confidently translate inspiration into commercially successful collections. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the direction of two key product categories and contribute to the continued growth of one of the UK’s most exciting fashion brands.

Day to day, you'll be responsible for

• Lead the design and development of seasonal knitwear collections, ensuring a clear and consistent brand handwriting that resonates with the NC customer.
• Translate emerging fashion trends and market activity into relevant, desirable and commercially viable product for our target customer.
• Develop seasonal concepts, colour palettes, yarn directions and key items to present to key stakeholders.
• Ensure a cohesive design direction across the collection, with a clear understanding of outfit building and the wider womenswear range.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the UK womenswear market, competitor landscape and emerging opportunities.
• Conduct ongoing trend research through catwalk analysis, comp shops, social media, forecasting platforms and cultural influences.
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of knitwear construction and produce clear design specifications & tech packs for suppliers.
• Drive innovation in yarn development & techniques, including sustainability.
• Oversee sample development and fittings to ensure product quality and fit meet brand expectations and standards.
• Contribute to range reviews, sign-offs and regular trading discussions.
• Manage the design critical path, ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Work closely with buying, merchandising, and production teams to develop commercially viable and balanced ranges that drive category growth.
• Mentor and support junior designers, fostering creativity and development.

Our ideal candidate with have experience working in a fast paced womenswear retailer as a senior designer. You'll have team management experience and a love for responsible product.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply and we will be in touch! Due to the number of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your time and interest in applying!

At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey