We are looking for a talented and commercially focused Menswear Designer to join an exciting new division within an established, global business. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a start-up environment backed by the infrastructure, resources, and expertise of a highly successful international business.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Based in London, you will play a key role within a small, agile team responsible for designing and developing menswear collections for leading high street retailers and supermarket accounts across the UK and international markets.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of menswear trends, product development, and commercial design.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
* Designing commercially successful menswear collections across multiple product categories, with a key focus on: denim, casual bottoms, shirts and jersey.
* Supporting business growth through proactive design initiatives and identifying new product opportunities.
* Contributing to the development of the new division by bringing fresh ideas, energy, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Researching seasonal trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities.
* Creating trend-led yet commercially relevant designs tailored to customer requirements and target price points.
* Developing seasonal concepts, colour palettes, fabric direction, washes, graphics, and garment details.
* Producing detailed design packs, technical sketches, and product specifications for development and sampling.
* Working closely with customers to present design concepts, collection proposals, and seasonal updates.
* Liaising regularly with manufacturing teams in India throughout the product development process.
* Building strong relationships with key retail customers and acting as a trusted design partner
Person Specification:
* Proven experience within menswear design, ideally gained within a supplier, retailer, or branded environment.
* Strong product knowledge across multi-product menswear categories.
* Excellent understanding of garment construction, fabrics, washes, and finishing techniques.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret trends into customer-focused product.
* Experience designing for high street retailers, supermarkets, or large-volume retail accounts.
* Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and relevant design software. xsngvjr
* Strong presentation and communication skills.