Overview

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity within a fast-paced fashion design team. The successful candidate will be a key driving force within the menswear design team, taking responsibility for designing seasonal product predominantly across menswear, with the opportunity to support womenswear and childrenswear when required.

The role will involve developing creative and commercially focused designs, producing detailed technical CADs and specifications for suppliers, and supporting the end-to-end development of the collection from initial concept through to final product.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, contributing to range reviews, fit meetings, sample approvals and product development, while ensuring collections are delivered to a high creative, technical, and commercial standard.

CAD literacy is essential along with excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience designing technical garments is desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct seasonal trend, customer and competitor research to identify key trends, colours, fabrics and commercial opportunities, using these insights to inform and develop collections.
• Create exciting, commercially focused initial designs for presentation at range reviews.
• Produce detailed technical CAD packs, including accurate fabric, trim and construction specifications, for supplier development and production.
• Liaise directly with overseas suppliers to request samples, obtain costings and build strong, effective working relationships.
• Negotiate supplier prices and proactively resolve product development or production issues where required.
• Participate in fit meetings, sample submissions and product reviews to ensure designs are executed accurately, consistently and commercially.
• Attend relevant trade shows, industry events, conferences and supplier visits as required.
• Support and mentor Junior Designers and Interns when required, providing guidance, feedback and practical design support.