Senior Designer
Job Title: Senior Designer
Location: Liverpool (on-site)
Reports to: Managing Director
About Noughts and Kisses:
Noughts and Kisses is a cutting-edge fashion brand with a passion for bringing catwalk inspired styles to the fashion savvy 25–35-year-old female. We’re a dynamic, fast-paced business with a growing presence in the e-commerce space, and we’re looking for a Senior Designer to drive our product direction and support our next level of growth.
Position Overview:
As Senior Fashion Designer, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end design process — from concept through to final sample — across all core product categories. You’ll lead on creative direction, manage supplier relationships, and work cross-functionally to ensure every collection is trend-relevant, commercially sound, and brand-aligned. You’ll also mentor junior team members as the department grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the seasonal design calendar and lead concept development across collections
- Translate trend research and customer insight into clear design direction
- Design cohesive, commercially-minded collections across apparel and occasional accessories
- Develop detailed CADs, tech packs, and oversee sampling and fit stages
- Source and select fabrics, trims and finishes with cost, quality and timelines in mind
- Manage and communicate directly with global suppliers and factories
- Lead fit sessions with buying and tech teams, ensuring quality and consistency
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams on product storytelling, shoots and campaigns
- Identify key growth categories and propose design-led opportunities to expand the range
- Support in hiring, onboarding and mentoring junior designers as the team scales
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in a fashion design role, ideally within a fast-paced, trend-led brand
- Strong portfolio demonstrating commercial collections and an eye for detail
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (CLO3D or TUKAcad etc)
- Deep understanding of fabrications, garment construction and the production process
- Confident presenting ideas and direction to internal teams and external partners
- Strong commercial acumen — you understand what sells and how to balance creativity with business goals
- Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Passion for the Noughts and Kisses aesthetic and customer mindset
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing brand.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Staff discount and friends and family discount.
Please email all CVs to info@noughtsandkisses.co.uk please attach your CV and a cover letter of why you would like to work at Noughts and Kisses and what you will bring to the team.