Menswear Designer 12 Month FTC Sportswear / Athleisure

We are looking for a Menswear Designer with experience across Athleisure / sportswear to join our clients highly talented design team on a fixed term 12 MONTH maternity cover contract. In this role you will collaborate with the companies Design team across all men’s product categories, supporting range building and managing the development of samples from concept to final product, reporting into the Head of Design. Create forward-thinking, commercially impactful collections that resonate with the business customer and embody the brand’s identity. 

Responsibilities

 Design across multi-product menswear categories with a strong creative vision, delivering trend-driven, commercially relevant products.

 Research and interpret global market trends, translating insights into cohesive and customer-focused seasonal ranges.

 Develop collections from initial concept through to final product, including CAD overviews, detailed technical packs and sales samples.

  Demonstrate strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, and branding techniques to ensure high-quality, innovative product execution.

 Work collaboratively with Garment Technology and Buying teams to deliver commercially successful and well-executed collections.

 Track and manage the product development process end-to-end, ensuring all timelines and key milestones are achieved.

Attend fit sessions, providing clear feedback and maintaining accurate records to ensure product consistency and fit integrity

 Build and maintain strong working relationships with offshore suppliers to support smooth development and production processes.

Utilise Adobe Illustrator to a high standard for design development, technical drawings and presentation work.

Conduct competitor analysis, including comp shopping and attending trade shows, to maintain a strong awareness of the market landscape.

 Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, using strong time management and initiative to meet deadlines.

 Maintain exceptional attention to detail across all stages of the design and development process.

Contribute positively as a collaborative team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the wider design team.

About you 

Proven experience (minimum of 4 years) designing across multiple menswear product categories, ideally within an athleisure or sportswear brand. 

 Strong creative eye with the ability to translate trends into commercially successful product ranges.

 Solid understanding of global market trends, consumer behavior and the competitive landscape.

Demonstrated expertise in fabrics, garment construction, trims and branding techniques

 Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, with the ability to produce high-quality CADs and technical drawings

 Experience in creating detailed technical packs and managing product development from concept to sales samples

Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with Buying, Garment Tech and suppliers

Experience attending fit sessions, with a good understanding of fit and product refinement

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong time management, organisational skills and ability to use initiative

Excellent attention to detail across all stages of the design process

Experience working with offshore suppliers and understanding of product lifecycle management

Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to thrive as part of a collaborative team

Previous experience working within a men’s fashion or lifestyle brand environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a superb sportswear brand with an excellent package and benefits on offer and for the right candidate hybrid working will be considered.

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