# Freelance Tailoring Designer

> Debenhams Group · Manchester, United Kingdom · Temporary · Posted 2026-05-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Group Support Functions

## Description

**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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## Apply

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