Designer - Ladies Nightwear - 21.75 Hours Per Week / 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Designer ready to step up, or an established Designer to join our Ladies Nightwear team. This is a part-time role, working three days a week, with a minimum of two days based in our Welwyn Garden City office.

We’re looking for a creative, commercially minded designer with a strong background in Nightwear or ladieswear. You’ll bring a keen eye for detail, a distinctive design handwriting, and a track record of delivering successful, fashion-forward product.

You’ll report directly to the Lead Design Manager, and play a key role in shaping the creative direction of the department. You’ll be a confident communicator and influencer, able to take stakeholders on the creative journey and present seasonal strategies with clarity and impact. Collaboration is key – you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive the department forward.

This is a fast-paced, fashion-driven environment, so we’re looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a team setting.

You will be responsible for:

• Identify and translate key trends into commercially successful nightwear designs.

• Set the graphics direction for each range, working closely with Graphic Designers to develop compelling prints and artworks.

• Collaborate with the Lead Design Manager, Assistant Designer, Buyer, Merchandising, and Technical teams to ensure ranges are balanced and commercially viable.

• Create accurate technical briefs and manage the sample process to ensure ‘first sample, right sample’ standards.

• Analyse sales performance to inform future design direction and identify opportunities.

• Own the design critical path, supporting trend, development, and production timelines to meet key deadlines.

• Present seasonal concepts and strategies to stakeholders with confidence and clarity.

You will need:

• Availability to work Tuesdays to Thursdays, with at least two days in the Welwyn Garden City office.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PowerPoint and CLO 3D experience is a bonus.

• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and print techniques.

• Ability to create detailed technical briefs and communicate design intent clearly.

• A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience in designing Ladies Nightwear or ladieswear trend product for the UK market (jersey or woven background).

• Strong commercial awareness and a passion for innovation and trend research.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative, high-performing designs to tight deadlines.

What's in it for you:

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Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility