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Senior Designer - Menswear multi product (12 MONTH FTC)

Contract Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
REF: 5245_1743176010
Contact Email: lindsey@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Menswear Designer to join a growing company of fashion brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high-quality, on-trend knitted and woven garments for the youth market. The role is tailored towards someone who has a contemporary streetwear edge, and this exciting new role brings with it an abundance of opportunity to grow both brands across a wide global market. The candidate will require a strong understanding of menswear design, excellent technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Creating contemporary and commercial designs for multi-product menswear brands, including the design of jersey, outerwear, shirting, woven bottoms and knitwear

  • Management of critical path deadlines from creative concept to completion

  • Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics / handlooms that meet design and production requirements

  • Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches

  • Conduct fit sessions and sample reviews with technical team

  • Presenting collections to senior management and stakeholders

  • Work closely with the production, technical and merchandising teams

  • Analyse market / sales data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions


Person specification:

  • At least 5 years of experience as a wovens designer in the menswear industry

  • Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections

  • Strong understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices

  • Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills

  • Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite)

  • Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes