Company Description Cybersweetie, founded in 2023 and based in London, is a couture-focused fashion label dedicated to evening wear that blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary storytelling. Inspired by the enduring allure of fairytales, the brand creates dresses as wearable art for individuals who define their own narrative. Each piece emphasizes impeccable fit, exceptional quality, and traditional couture techniques. Cybersweetie champions individuality and investment fashion, aiming to build a community that values distinct, confident, and unforgettable style. The team prioritizes a strong design ethos, meticulous craftsmanship, and a customer experience centered on confidence and self-expression.
We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Luxury Eveningwear Designer to join our design team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for couture-inspired occasionwear and a strong understanding of silhouette, colour, embellishment and craftsmanship.
Working closely with the Founders and Head of Product Development, you'll be responsible for designing original eveningwear collections from initial concept through to production, ensuring every design reflects the Cybersweetie aesthetic.
Responsibilities- Design original luxury occasionwear and eveningwear, developing creative concepts from initial inspiration through to final production.
- Explore vintage fashion, historical costume, art, culture and emerging trends to inform seasonal collections and new design ideas.
- Create unique silhouettes, garment details, colour stories and embellishment concepts that reflect the Cybersweetie aesthetic.
- Produce hand sketches, digital fashion illustrations, technical CADs and garment specifications to clearly communicate designs to manufacturers.
- Develop detailed tech packs, including construction details, measurements, trim placements and embellishment layouts.
- Design embroidery, hand-beading, appliqué and other decorative finishes suitable for luxury manufacturing.
- Partner closely with the Founders and Head of Product Development to refine concepts and bring collections to life.
- Communicate directly with overseas manufacturers, embroidery specialists and suppliers throughout sampling and production.
- Coordinate the development process from initial design and material selection through sampling, prototype reviews and pre-production approval.
- Assess prototypes, embroidery samples and strike-offs, providing precise feedback to ensure exceptional quality and accurate execution.
- Attend fittings, evaluate fit, construction and finish, and recommend design or technical refinements where needed.
- Source and research new fabrics, trims, embellishment techniques and craftsmanship methods to support future collections.
- Keep design files, development records and seasonal research organised and up to date.
- Work collaboratively across design and product development to balance creativity, quality, manufacturability and commercial viability.
- Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating luxury occasionwear or eveningwear design.
- Excellent hand sketching and Adobe Illustrator skills.
- Ability to create accurate technical CADs, garment specifications and tech packs.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting and luxury manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of embroidery, hand beading and embellishment techniques.
- Excellent colour, fabric and trim selection skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
- Confident communicating directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
- Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for luxury fashion.