El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Senior Tailoring Designer

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

We are looking to incorporate a senior designer specializing in tailoring to contribute to the development and evolution of our collections, providing deep product knowledge. The position is integrated into the design area, working in direct contact with purchasing and production. The work performed will have a direct impact on the definition of garments that reflect the standard of excellence and attention to detail characteristic of our offering. Your contribution will be key to ensuring the quality, aesthetic coherence, and viability of the garments, aligned with the brand's positioning and strategy.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

- Design tailoring garments providing creative criteria and technical product knowledge.

- Analyze trends, market, and competition to detect design and development opportunities in the tailoring category.

- Select appropriate fabrics and materials, with knowledge of the textile market and attendance at specialized fairs.

- Develop sketches, prototypes, and clear technical sheets.

- Collaborate closely with production and purchasing teams to ensure the correct execution of designs.

- Monitor the development and manufacturing process, proposing adjustments when necessary.

Requirements:

- Specific training in Fashion Design, pattern making, or related disciplines.

- Minimum demonstrable experience of 3 years in tailoring design, essential.

- Knowledge in fabric selection, the textile world, and materials applied to the tailoring category.

- Previous experience or contact with nearby suppliers (Portugal and Morocco) and suppliers in Asia.

- Minimum level of English sufficient for a professional environment.

- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

- High creative capacity, attention to detail, and aesthetic criteria.

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Buscamos incorporar a un/a diseñador/a senior especializado/a en sastrería que contribuya al desarrollo y evolución de nuestras colecciones, aportando conocimiento profundo del producto. El puesto se integra en el área de diseño, trabajando en contacto directo con compras y producción. La labor desarrollada tendrá un impacto directo en la definición de prendas que reflejan el estándar de excelencia y el cuidado por el detalle característicos de nuestra oferta. Tu aportación será clave para garantizar la calidad, coherencia estética y viabilidad de las prendas, alineadas con el posicionamiento y la estrategia de la marca.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

- Diseñar prendas de sastrería aportando criterio creativo y conocimiento técnico del producto.

- Analizar tendencias, mercado y competencia para detectar oportunidades de diseño y desarrollo en la categoría de sastrería.

- Seleccionar tejidos y materiales adecuados, con conocimiento del mercado textil y asistencia a ferias especializadas.

- Desarrollar bocetos, prototipos y fichas técnicas claras.

- Colaborar de forma estrecha con los equipos de producción y compras para asegurar la correcta ejecución de los diseños.

- Realizar el seguimiento del proceso de desarrollo y fabricación, proponiendo ajustes cuando sea necesario.

Requisitos:

- Formación específica en Diseño de Moda, patronaje o disciplinas afines.

- Experiencia mínima demostrable de 3 años en diseño en sastrería, imprescindible.

- Conocimiento en selección de tejidos, del mundo textil y de materiales aplicados a la categoría de sastrería.

- Experiencia o contacto previo con proveedores en cercano (Portugal y Marruecos) y proveedores en Asia.

- Nivel mínimo de inglés suficiente para un entorno profesional.

- Manejo de la aplicación Adobe Illustrator.

- Alta capacidad creativa, atención al detalle y criterio estético.

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.