Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Greater London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
New opportunity for an experienced versatile Menswear Designer to join a well-established global manufacturer, working as part of a collaborative, multi-functional team specialising in menswear design, product development and production for leading retailers and e-tailers.
You will be responsible for the design and product development of trend-led multi-product ranges incorporating tailoring and contemporary separates, formal & casual separates. Working closely with customers, suppliers and production teams from initial concept through to final sample approval.
Menswear Designer – The Job Outline
* Design seasonal, trend-led in-house collections aligned with individual customer aesthetics and commercial requirements.
* Research emerging trends, identifying opportunities and gaps within customer product ranges and proposing relevant styling, fabric and product solutions.
* Conduct ongoing trend, fabric and market research, presenting findings and recommendations to internal teams and customers.
* Source and develop fabrics, trims and components in line with customer briefs and emerging trends.
* Work closely with the in-house Account Management teams to deliver an excellent customer experience and support continued business development.
* Prepare and participate in customer development days, and ensure development samples are actioned effectively.
* Create and maintain accurate design and technical packs, ensuring samples are developed correctly against specifications.
* Managing development critical path, working closely with suppliers and productions sites, regularly updating customer on sample progress through sample CPs and ensuring samples are delivered in time for range build and sign off meetings.
* Liaise daily with mills, factories and customer buying teams, building strong and professional relationships at all levels.
Menswear Designer – Skills & Experience Level
* A degree in Fashion Design, Menswear or a related discipline.
* 3+ years' relevant experience in menswear design/product development, ideally covering tailoring, jackets, trousers, shirting and contemporary separates.
* Experience working with fast-fashion retailers and/or high-volume commercial customers.
* Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator), and Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to present ideas and developments to customers.
* Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
* A proactive and commercially focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* The confidence to work effectively under pressure within a demanding, fast-paced environment.
* The ability to build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues at all levels.
* A genuine passion for menswear, tailoring, fabric and product development.
Please note: You must have full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position