Boys and Menswear | Senior Designer | Central London | Circa £50,000 | Global Brand
The Senior Designer will be responsible for driving the design and creative direction for this businesses two key denim brands, ensuring that collections are on-trend, commercially viable, and aligned with the heritage of the brands.
This role will focus on creating multi-category product ranges from denim and jersey to outerwear, while also overseeing all aspects of the design process, from concept through to production.
Benefits:
* An inclusive and supportive environment where creativity thrives and brand identities are nurtured across product categories and channels
* A fast-paced, empowering culture
* A competitive salary
* Bonus potential
* A comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, pension contributions, and private health care.
* Recognition through long service awards and a generous employee discount on a wide range of brands.
* Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and creative direction for both denim brands, creating contemporary, fashion-forward collections for a global market, spanning denim, jersey, sweat, and outerwear categories.
* Participate in the development of seasonal collections, ensuring they align with the brand's heritage and vision.
* Manage the entire design process, meeting critical path deadlines from concept to completion.
* Ensure collections are on-brand, trend-forward, and commercially viable.
* Source, develop, and select high-quality fabrics, including handlooms, that meet both design and production needs.
* Develop and create seasonally appropriate colour palettes.
* Stay up to date with current and future trends in boyswear and menswear.
* Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches.
* Lead fit sessions and sample reviews with the technical team.
* Present collections to senior management and key stakeholders.
* Analyse market and sales data to inform design decisions and consumer preferences.
* Build and maintain relationships with factories, mills, and in-country teams.
* Collaborate closely with the production, technical, and merchandising teams.
* Travel as required to support business operations.
Skills & Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
* Essential experience as a woven designer in the boyswear or menswear sector.
* Strong commercial focus, responding quickly to business and market needs with a deep understanding of boyswear design principles.
* Specialist experience in denim design.
* Proven track record in designing successful and commercially viable collections.
* In-depth understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices.
* Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong work ethic, reliability, and a hands-on approach to design.
* Proficient in technical drawing and sketching.
* Highly skilled in CAD software (e.g., Adobe Suite).
* Solid knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.
* Understanding of print techniques and processes would be an advantage.
Who You Are:
* A hands-on, can-do individual with a creative and fun personality who can inspire and lead others.
* A collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.
* A creative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
* Adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn and grow.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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