TRP Recruitment ltd
Menswear Designer - Denim (Maternity Cover)
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About the Role
We are working exclusively with a leading fashion supplier to major UK and European high street retailers for an experienced Menswear Denim Designer to join their established design team on a maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and trend-focused designer with a genuine passion for denim. Working across key retail accounts, you will be responsible for creating innovative yet commercially viable menswear denim collections, from initial concept through to final product.
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Based in Central London, you will join a collaborative and creative team with strong industry expertise and an excellent reputation within the market. This role offers hybrid working.
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Main Responsibilities
- Conducting ongoing trend research, competitor analysis, and market shopping to identify new opportunities within menswear denim.
- Designing trend-led, commercial denim collections in line with customer briefs and retailer requirements.
- Developing innovative washes, fits, fabrications, and product concepts across the menswear denim category.
- Creating detailed CADs, technical drawings, and presentation boards for customer meetings.
- Producing accurate technical packs to support the product development and sampling process.
- Working closely with overseas factories and suppliers throughout the development cycle.
- Managing product development from concept through to sample approval.
- Presenting ranges and design concepts confidently to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Building strong relationships with buyers and development teams to ensure products meet commercial and aesthetic objectives.
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Person Specification
- Previous experience within a Menswear Denim Designer role.
- Strong understanding of denim product development, washes, fabrics, fits, and construction techniques.
- Commercially focused with the ability to interpret trends into successful product ranges.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and related design software.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
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