All the details From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home, and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time. As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity, and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey. IMPORTANT - Please make sure you include a sample of your portfolio with your application We are looking for an experienced and talented Menswear Designer to join our Team. As a key member of our design department, you will be responsible for tailoring and formal wear designing and developing high-end menswear collections that embody our brand’s DNA. Your expertise will help us stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of fashion while maintaining our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected. We have a flexible/hybrid approach - talk to us about part-time or job share opportunities in this role; if it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us. What’s in it for you Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever-evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, and service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special… After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive a 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household. Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business. A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills. Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing. Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family. Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family. A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work. What you’ll do Your key accountabilities will include Work with Design Lead to deliver global product direction for the category through seasonal briefs and OTB opportunities and identify up-trending and down-trending products, categories, fabrics, and items. Work alongside the Design Lead, Buying, and Technical teams to ensure critical dates for range line sheets and tech packs are met within the critical path, building in key commercials alongside forward-looking trends. In-depth research of the product scope including global retail research to trades fairs, etc. as appropriate. Identify and communicate key opportunities and actions post trips. Work with DL and Designers on coordinated looks/trends through the process as required. Work with Designers across C&H Design sharing trends to build strong XBU looks and lifestyles for the customer. Coach and manage JD/ADs/Graduates, identifying and acting on training and development needs. Who you are Your skills and experience will include Design handwriting and taste level in line with M&S style vision and customer expectation. Expert in design with significant experience within Retail and/or Manufacturing industry. Strong understanding of fabric, fit, and garment make-up to ensure product integrity. Ability to work across multiple sourcing models (Tech pack/FSV). Expert level of proficiency in Design-related CAD software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PLM. Multitask oriented with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path. Everyone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted, and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. LI-AC1 : LI-Hybrid, LI-Onsite