Role Overview: Assistant Menswear Designer
Our client, a globally recognized premium fashion retailer, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join their Menswear team. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring designer to work across seasonal collections in a fast-paced, high-aesthetic environment.
You will support the design process from initial concept through to final buy, collaborating closely with Senior Designers, Product Development, and Technical teams to bring modern, sophisticated menswear to life.
Key Responsibilities
* Collection Development: Support the design of seasonal ranges across jersey, lounge, hybrid, and collaboration categories.
* Technical Design: Create high-quality CADs, detailed sketches, and comprehensive technical specification packs for factory production.
* Sample & Fabric Management: Manage the seasonal fabric archive, track samples, and coordinate lab dips to ensure all materials align with the critical path.
* Sourcing & Research: Conduct trend and market research to inform concept boards; assist in fabric selection that meets both design vision and budget requirements.
* Fit & Quality: Attend fit sessions and block reviews, working with the Technical team to ensure designs translate accurately from sketch to garment.
* Presentation: Present research, concepts, and CADs to Senior Design leadership and internal stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience: Proven experience in a menswear design role, ideally within a premium or contemporary retail head office.
* Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong hand-sketching and CAD abilities.
* Brand Alignment: A deep understanding of modern menswear aesthetics and a passion for clean, sophisticated design.
* Operational Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and technical specs with precision.
* Collaboration: A proactive team player who is eager to learn, contribute creative ideas, and build relationships with mills and suppliers.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client provides a premium benefits package to support your career and lifestyle:
* Financial: Competitive salary and performance-related company bonus.
* Perks: Generous employee discount (up to 65%) and access to exclusive sample sales.
* Wellbeing: Comprehensive health support via Medicash and Aviva DigiCare+ services.
* Family & Future: Enhanced parental leave policies and workplace pension contributions.
* Commuting: Electric Vehicle schemes, Cycle to Work programs, and season ticket travel loans.
Inclusive Hiring
We are committed to representing a client that champions diversity and equal opportunity. Decisions are made based on talent and potential, regardless of race, gender, age, or background. If you have a passion for menswear and a growth mindset, we want to hear from you—even if you don't meet 100% of the listed criteria.
Apply now to join a world-class design studio.