Boys Sportswear Designer

One of the leading suppliers to the UK high street is expanding and looking to appoint a talented Boys Sportswear Designer. Menswear experience is desirable.

Reporting into the Design Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially aware designer to develop their career within a supportive, fun, and fast-paced environment. The role offers excellent training and progression opportunities, as well as exposure to a broad product range, with involvement in menswear and boys outerwear.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company in a dynamic central London studio, where designers are encouraged to develop, innovate, and thrive.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Support the planning and design of boys sportswear ranges
• Create CAD designs for both customer presentations and internal collections
• Develop detailed tech packs to ensure accurate sample production
• Maintain and update sample trackers
• Ensure fabric and trim libraries are organised and up to date
• Liaise with internal merchandising teams in Shanghai
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buying teams
• Carry out general office administration (post, maintaining rails and folders)
• Produce shop reports, including competitor analysis and trend research
• Update trend packs and proactively source new fabrics and trims
• Maintain internal systems (e.g. OneDrive) with accurate and up-to-date documents
• Develop initial seasonal trend packs, including shapes, fabrics, colours, graphics, and mood direction
• Participate in inspirational shopping trips (including international travel)
• Continue developing skills in new software, including AI tools

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in menswear design (experience in boyswear or sportswear is advantageous)
• Strong CAD skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to design commercial yet forward-thinking fashion ranges for long lead-time supply
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
• Positive, driven, and determined attitude