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
