AM London, and our brand Threadbare was built out of something personal – a bond between father and daughter, and a shared love of fashion passed down through generations. What began as a family passion has grown into a British brand recognised for its commitment to Trusted Style and Honest Value.
Based in Manchester, the heart of the UK's fashion and textile industry, Threadbare continues to design with one clear purpose: to create clothing that combines elevated design, everyday wearability, and lasting quality. Built for the everyday wardrobe, Threadbare is proud to be stocked in iconic fashion marketplaces including Next, ASOS and Zalando – bringing our vision of Trusted Style and Honest Value to customers across the world.
We're now looking for an established Senior Menswear Designer, ideally with a jersey, sweat and graphics background, on a maternity contract for 9-12 months
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Key roles and responsibilities
* Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
* Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
* Creating specs/tech packs
* Trend packs/colour inspiration
* Managing and developing junior members of the team
* Providing support to the Design Manager
* Liaising with Account Manager regularly
* Liaising with factories and overseas offices
* Range reviews with Directors
* Maintaining strong relationship with Buyers
* Work to departmental deadlines and critical paths to ensure product is supplied within an effective timeframe to the customer
* Managing expenses and returns
* Inspiration and sourcing trips, including opportunity for overseas travel
Skills required:
* +4 years minimum background in design
* Experience working within menswear (jersey, sweat, fleece and graphics) preferred
* Good understanding of illustrator and/or photoshop
* Creative and trend driven with an eye for colour and fabric
* Attentive to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Team player and able to build relationships
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Manage challenges in a calm and positive manner
What we can offer you:
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
* Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales
* 25% friends and family discount
* Company Pension Scheme
* Length of Service Awards
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Some flexibility of your working hours