Senior Designer - Luxury RTW Brand

Mode Search are collaborating with a distinctive British luxury fashion house in their search for a Senior Designer.This is a pivotal role at an exciting time of renewal for the brand, as it enters a new era that honours its iconic creative DNA while redefining its relevance in today’s luxury landscape. Partnering closely with the Creative Director and CEO, the Senior Designer will help shape the brand’s next chapter – translating artistic vision into modern, coherent, and commercially successful collections.This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced luxury RTW designer to play a central role in reimagining one of Britain’s most distinctive fashion houses.The Role:Partner with the Creative Director to interpret seasonal concepts, silhouettes, and colour directions into elevated ready-to-wear collectionsDesign across all categories (outerwear, tailoring, daywear, eveningwear, knitwear, separates) to create a complete wardrobe offeringBalance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring design excellence supports both brand DNA and business goalsLead the end-to-end design process from research and sketching through fittings, sampling, and final sign-offIntroduce structure and efficiency to the design process, improving communication between design, atelier, and product developmentEnsure technical accuracy and feasibility of design handovers for internal and external partnersCollaborate with PD, sales, and merchandising on range planning, pricing, and fabric strategyParticipate in fittings, partnering with Atelier to maintain the highest standards of construction and finishOversee capsule and exclusive projects (bridal, collaborations, VIP) ensuring creative alignmentMentor junior designers, fostering creativity, teamwork, and discipline within the studioRequirements:8–10 years’ experience in luxury ready-to-wear design, ideally across full wardrobe collections (not only evening/occasion)Strong ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness and margin goalsDeep technical knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, and finishingProven experience bringing clarity, process, and accountability into design workflowsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignA collaborative, highly organised team player who thrives in fast-paced studio environmentsPassionate about silhouette, craftsmanship, and the evolution of contemporary luxury