Freelance Tailoring Designer

Brand: WAREHOUSE

The Opportunity

At Debenhams Group, we are continuing our transformation, evolving our brands, product and customer proposition at pace. As part of this journey, Warehouse remains a key pillar, known for confident, contemporary fashion with a sharp, feminine edge.

We are looking for a highly skilled Freelance Tailoring Designer to elevate our tailoring category. This is a critical role, combining creative direction with deep technical expertise, helping to build strong foundations for future growth.

The Role

You will take ownership of the tailoring category on a freelance basis, with a particular focus on developing structure, consistency, and fit across the range.

Working closely with Technical, Buying and suppliers, you will bring a solutions-led, hands-on approach to product development, ensuring our tailoring is not only directional but built to perform.

This role goes beyond design aesthetic. We are looking for someone who understands tailoring at a structural and technical level, with the ability to build from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing across blazers, trousers, co-ords and occasion tailoring
• Developing and implementing new tailoring blocks from scratch
• Leading and collaborating with technical teams to own and refine fit
• Driving consistency and quality across the tailoring category
• Working closely with Buying and suppliers to resolve fit and construction challenges
• Translating trends into commercial, wearable product aligned to the Warehouse customer
• Supporting development through supplier engagement and travel where required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in womenswear tailoring design
• Strong pattern cutting knowledge (essential), including experience with digital pattern cutting and virtual fitting tools
• Demonstrated experience building blocks and leading fit across tailoring
• Ability to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creativity and performance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Oversees travel required

Details

• Freelance contract
• Manchester or London-based
• Competitive day rate

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of tailoring at Warehouse—bringing technical excellence and creative vision together in a business that is evolving at pace.

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