Textile Designer - Childrenswear

Stylish, grounded, uplifting - these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn''t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that''s ethical, inclusive - and importantly - good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Location: 4 days per week at our North Acton office. Overview

As a Textile Designer, you''ll take full ownership of your categories, leading the design process from initial concept through to production and fit. You''ll play a key role in supporting senior designers, bringing the wider team together, and mentoring Design Admin Assistants and Junior Designers.

You''ll collaborate closely with product teams to develop creative yet commercially successful ranges, with a strong understanding of trends, trading performance, fabric options, and margin targets, ensuring balanced and well-rounded collections.

What You Will Do

Design unique, innovative ranges that align with the seasonal strategy and resonate with the Boden customer.Gather inspiration from a wide range of sources to create original, distinctive designsApply a strong eye for colour, print, and overall design across collectionsPresent design work and ranges regularly to senior partnersEdit ideas with precision, solve problems independently, and critically evaluate your workCreate detailed technical CAD drawings and development/artwork packsTake responsibility for key deadlines, maintaining the critical path and ensuring timely delivery across your teamParticipate in product approvals from early development through to final productionEnsure all design work reflects Boden''s brand values and keeps the customer front of mindConfidently manage PLM systems, including uploading tech packs, BOMs, and colour dataLead fit sessions and make clear, informed decisions during the processStay up to date with the market through regular competitor reviews and inspirational shopping tripsWhat We Are Looking For

Professional textile design experienceA brilliant eye for colour, print, and design, with a clear understanding of what makes a product feel uniquely BodenCAD skills - experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create accurate, production-ready workA strong understanding of the market, with excellent knowledge of competitors and aspirational brandsA degree in Fashion Design, Print, Illustration or Textiles (BA Hons or equivalent)Experience working with PLM systems (preferred but not ..... full job details .....