Menswear Designer - Performance & Athleisure | £35,000 - £45,000 | Flexi Hours | North West
Benefits:
* Free onsite parking
* Free refreshments
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Additional day off for your Birthday
* Additional day off for volunteering & charitable work
* 40% employee discount
* Discretionary Bonus
* Company pension
* Perkbox benefits platform
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* Life insurance
This is one of UK's fastest-growing performance brands, a position that they've consistently held for the past few years with ambitious plans to expand further across UK retail and into the US market, they're now at a pivotal stage of growth, ready to disrupt their market and define the next era of performance-led brands.
We're looking for a creative and adaptable Designer to join our growing apparel design team with a focus on menswear.
Responsibilities:
* Drive seasonal menswear design direction, leveraging data, customer insight, and market intelligence to inform creative and commercial decisions.
* Lead the design and development of assigned ranges from concept to final production, ensuring excellence in execution and brand alignment.
* Conduct seasonal colour research and develop cohesive, commercially relevant palettes.
* Translate global apparel and performance trends into distinctive, brand‑right product.
* Undertake in‑depth functional research to fully understand performance requirements and sport‑specific demands.
* Participate in overseas development trips, inspiration visits, and competitor benchmarking to inform strategic design thinking.
* Produce accurate, detailed CADs and comprehensive technical packs for production.
* Collaborate closely with Materials, Product Development, and Wholesale teams to ensure cohesive range building and successful SMU/exclusive launches.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline.
* 3-5 years' experience in apparel design, with a strong sportswear background essential.
* Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Strong technical understanding of pattern cutting, garment construction, and fit.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the production process from concept to bulk.
* Ability to translate research and insight into commercially successful product.
* Strong awareness of the sportswear market and emerging performance trends.
* Clear understanding of the consumer and brand positioning.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.
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