Senior Designer- Menswear
Manchester
We’re looking for a really creative and passionate streetwear and all-round designer to take the helm on several inhouse projects / collaboration brands that our client is bringing to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company.
The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Office based role in a Manchester city centre office.
The Role:
* To take the lead on creatives for several brands / brand partnerships
* Work between Director and the brand partners
* Create direction for upcoming seasonal drops
* Design multi product collections
* Work with tech team to allocate size specs / create fits as needed
* Brief collections out to suppliers and follow up sample development with Account Manager
* Review samples on receipt and issue comments to suppliers
* Attend trade shows / research trips
* Visit suppliers as needed and within comfort level of applicant
* Visit customers as needed to hold development meetings and sample reviews
About you:
* Must be passionate and driven to succeed, with a strong work ethic.
* Able to work as part of a team and share ideas / present to the wider team and customers.
* Previous experience is essential along with knowledge of and experience liaising with various customers and factories.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
* Good commercial perspective & creativity skills.
* Strong organizational & time management skills.
* Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
* Keen fashion interest
If this sounds like it could be you, we would love to hear from you!