We are seeking an experienced Senior Menswear Designer to join a growing company of fashion brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high-quality, on-trend knitted and woven garments for the youth market. The role is tailored towards someone who has a contemporary streetwear edge, and this exciting new role brings with it an abundance of opportunity to grow both brands across a wide global market. The candidate will require a strong understanding of menswear design, excellent technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Main responsibilities:
* Creating contemporary and commercial designs for multi-product menswear brands, including the design of jersey, outerwear, shirting, woven bottoms and knitwear
* Management of critical path deadlines from creative concept to completion
* Source, develop and select high-quality fabrics / handlooms that meet design and production requirements
* 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
Person specification:
* At least 5 years of experience as a wovens designer in the menswear industry
* Proven track record of designing successful and commercially viable collections
* Strong understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices
* Excellent technical drawing and sketching skills
* Highly proficient in CAD software (e.g. Adobe Suite)
* Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes
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