Casual Menswear Designer

Menswear Designer

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercial menswear designer to join a well established supplier of apparels to the UK high street. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong trend driven handwriting with a commercial eye, ideally within the casual menswear (shirts mainly) area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research global trends, colors, and fabrics to inform seasonal direction and concept boards.

• Design commercially viable casual shirts 

• Create and present design boards, CADs, and range plans for internal and external presentations.

• Work collaboratively with fabric sourcing teams to select appropriate fabrics and trims.

• Develop technical design packs (tech packs) with detailed specifications and construction notes.

• Partner with overseas suppliers and factories during development and sampling.

• Review and provide feedback on proto samples, attending fit sessions when needed.

• Maintain awareness of competitor activity and identify opportunities for differentiation.

• Assist in fabric, wash, and finish development suitable for casual product ranges.

• Support sustainability and innovation initiatives in fabric and product development.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in designing casual shirts garments either in a UK based supplier or within a high street retailer

• Strong trend forecasting ability and commercial awareness.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop).

• Experience with PLM systems and creating detailed tech packs.

• Strong fabric and garment construction knowledge, particularly in woven textiles

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Experience working with international supply bases and understanding of the sampling process.

Please apply with your CV and portfolio.