Designer – Luxury Menswear
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Salary: Up to £36,000
Location: Bolton
Working pattern: Hybrid 4 days in 1 WFH
We're working with an exciting luxury fashion brand to find a talented and commercially minded Designer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in jersey wear, technical design skills, and a passion for high-quality, future-thinking menswear.
This position will sit within the main category, working on core and legacy products that define the brand's identity. The ideal candidate will be highly creative, hands-on, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver end-to-end product design: from concept through to tech pack creation, supporting development and production
Interpret briefs with a strong understanding of brand DNA, market relevance, and commercial viability
Produce high-quality CADs, Illustrator sketches, and tech packs for sampling and factory production
Collaborate with the Head of DNA and Senior Designer to evolve existing products and develop new concepts
Conduct trend, fabric, and competitor research through travel, trade fairs, and digital resources
Support in fabric, trim, and logo development – with a focus on sustainable sourcing where possible
Assist in fit sessions, garment reviews, and proto development alongside technical and product teams
Maintain and update styles using PLM systems
Travel as required for research or development (domestic and overseas)
Contribute confidently in design direction meetings and work cross-functionally with graphics, product, and development teams
Key Skills & Experience
2–3 years' experience in a design role, ideally within luxury or premium menswear
Strong knowledge of jersey wear, garment construction, and product development processes
Excellent technical design skills – including Adobe Illustrator, CAD drawing, and tech pack creation
Confident interpreting and executing design briefs aligned to brand vision
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
High taste level with a strong eye for detail and storytelling
Experience working with PLM systems (desirable)
Familiarity with CLO3D or other 3D design tools (preferred but not essential)
A varied design background beyond just sportswear
Passion for sustainability and progressive design thinking
What We're Looking For
Strong commercial awareness with a luxury mindset
A self-starter who can take ownership of their work and contribute to team success
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A collaborative team player who's also happy to lead when needed
Flexibility to travel for factory visits, research trips and development meetings
Benefits
£36,000 salary (DOE)
25 days' annual leave
Company bonus scheme
The opportunity to contribute to an iconic British fashion brand at a pivotal growth stage
Staff discount
£1,000 annual company gift card
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