Job Description
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Job Description
Role Overview
Reporting to the EVP Product, the ASOS Design Menswear Director is fully accountable for the strategy, performance and transformation of ASOS Design Menswear (ADMW).
The primary responsibility of this role is to build ADMW into a high-performing, fashion-authoritative and commercially disciplined business - delivering structural improvements in sell-through, margin, full-price mix, speed and quality, while unlocking the next phase of sustainable growth through sharper category focus, scaled winners and bold identification of white space.
In addition, this leader will act as the EVP Product's strategic right hand on Menswear, ensuring the male customer is consistently represented across key cross-functional decisions and contributing to the wider global Menswear agenda.
This is a performance-critical role with transformation and growth at its core.
Key Responsibilities
Own ADMW Performance
Full P&L accountability across all ADMW categories
Deliver structural improvement in NSV, margin, ST, Cover, Returns and VC
Strengthen full-price performance and buying discipline
Make decisive commercial trade-offs to maximise profitable growth
Proactively identify and scale new growth opportunities across categories, price architecture and customer segments
This requires a proven track record of materially improving category performance at scale.
Lead Product & Operational Transformation
Scale and optimise Test & React and Speed to Market models
Improve lead times and execution discipline
Elevate intrinsic and perceived quality
Deliver measurable reductions in DFM & PQF returns
Sharpen price architecture
Strengthen assortment strategy and shape of the buy
Proven transformation success in a complex, high-volume environment is essential.
Establish Product & Brand Authority
In partnership with Brand and Creative teams, define a clear and differentiated identity for ADMW
Balance fashion leadership with scalable commercial volume
Ensure brand positioning translates into disciplined assortment execution
ADMW must feel intentional, relevant and commercially rigorous.
Act as Strategic Menswear Voice
Represent the male customer within Product and across the organisation
Influence cross-functional priorities impacting Menswear performance
Contribute to the broader global Menswear strategy. This aspect of the role requires gravitas, judgement and the ability to operate at enterprise level.
This aspect of the role requires authority, judgement and the ability to operate at enterprise level
Qualifications
Who we are looking for
Significant senior leadership experience in Menswear at scale
Demonstrated track record of materially improving division performance
Proven success in driving speed, quality and margin transformation
Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen
Highly collaborative, with the ability to partner across diverse stakeholder groups and lead effectively through periods of change
Deep understanding of Menswear fit blocks, fabric behaviour, grading, range architecture and trends
Operationally rigorous, data-driven and execution-focused
Ability to influence at a senior level
A growth-oriented leader who thinks beyond optimisation - able to identify white space, scale winning propositions and build long-term category advantage.
We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That's why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It's a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.
Additional Information
BeneFITS'
28 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private medical care scheme
Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount)
Employee sample sales
Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role