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Senior Menswear Designer - smart contemporary brand

Seeking Senior Menswear Dewisgner to join a premium, smart and contemporary brand. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high-quality, on-trend knitted and woven garments that align with the brand's aesthetic and meet customer expectations. The role is tailored towards someone with a smart, contemporary casual edge and a keen eye for detail. This role requires a deep 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 smart outerwear, shirting, woven bottoms, jersey and knitwear
  • Ensuring collections are on-brand, trend-forward and commercially viable
  • Management of critical path deadlines from creative concept to completion
  • Participate in the planning and development of seasonal collections, ensuring they are cohesive and aligned with the brand's vision and DNA
  • Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics / handlooms that meet design and production requirements
  • Creating seasonally appropriate colour palettes
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of current and future trends in menswear
  • 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
  • Travel when needed to support the business

Person Specification

  • At least 5 years of experience as a designer in the menswear industry
  • Commercially minded, quickly responding to business/market needs with a great understanding of menswear design principles
  • Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections
  • Strong understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices
  • Impeccable presentation and communication skills, both verbally and written
  • High work ethic, integrity and reliability with a "hands on" attitude
  • Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills
  • Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite)
  • Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes
  • An understanding of knitted accessories, along with print techniques & processes would be a bonus

Senior Menswear Designer - smart contemporary brand

London
Permanent
no work experience required
Experienced Non-Manager
Manager
Senior

Published on 8 Jan 2025

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