Womenswear Designer
About Minga London
Minga London is a globally recognized independent fashion brand founded in London in 2014. Drawing inspiration from underground culture, music, and internet subcultures, Minga creates bold, distinctive clothing designed to celebrate individuality and self-expression. Known for blending alternative fashion with contemporary streetwear, Minga's collections feature strong visual identities and unique silhouettes. Supported by over 1 million followers across social media, the brand continues to evolve through youth culture and digital communities.
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Womenswear Designer to join the Minga team, with a focus on the tops category.
You will lead the design and development of womenswear collections with a focus on tops, from initial concept through to final product. This includes tees, hoodies, knits and more elevated statement pieces.
This is a fast-paced role where you will work across multiple collections and timelines, collaborating closely with product development and buying teams to deliver consistent, relevant and high-quality product. You will be expected to balance strong creative direction with commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop womenswear collections with a focus on tops (tees, hoodies, long sleeves, knits, etc.)
* Create a strong mix of graphic-led pieces and more elevated designs across the category
* Research trends, subcultures, and competitors to inform product direction
* Design and develop strong silhouettes, prints, placements and overall visual direction
* Work closely with the graphics team to develop prints, placements and graphic direction
* Define fabrics, washes, finishes and treatments suitable for each design
* Create technical sketches, specs and detailed tech packs for production
* Oversee sampling, fittings and product development to ensure quality and fit
* Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers throughout the development process
* Ensure product is aligned with both creative direction and commercial performance
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in fashion design, ideally within streetwear, Y2K, or alternative fashion
* Strong understanding of womenswear and tops categories
* Experience working with graphic-led products and print development
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (CLO 3D is a plus)
* Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and production processes
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of Minga's aesthetic and customer
* Graphic design skills are a strong plus
Personal Attributes
* Creative and trend-aware, with a strong eye for detail
* Strong sense of product and what works commercially
* Collaborative and comfortable working across teams
* Proactive, hands-on and able to take ownership of projects
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Passionate about fashion, culture and self-expression
Benefits
* Hybrid work arrangements
* 50% Employee Discount on Minga products
* Social team events and activities
* Access to a benefits program with gradual unlocks, including health insurance, free birthday day, and an extra day off per year