Senior Designer / Product Developer (Menswear)

An exciting position has arisen for an experienced Menswear Designer/Product Developer to join a well-established supplier and manufacturer on a maternity cover basis. This role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, multi-functional team dedicated to designing, developing, and producing garments for several leading clothing retailers.

Senior Designer / Product Developer (Menswear) - Why This Role Stands Out:

• To design and develop seasonal and trend-led in-house collections that align with customer aesthetics.


• Identify emerging trends and potential gaps in the product range, proposing innovative fabrics and styling options.


• Manage and support a team of five designers, fostering their development and contributing to the business's progress.


• Collaboration: Work closely with in-house account management teams, suppliers, and production sites to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.


• Research and Innovation: Conduct ongoing fabric and trend research, presenting findings to in-house teams and customers.


• Leadership: Prepare, present, and lead customer development days, ensuring development samples meet briefs and are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive fabric and trim sourcing according to customer briefs and emerging trends.


• Raising and updating design tech packs and checking samples against them.


• Managing the development critical path, regularly updating customers on sample progress.


• Liaising daily with mills, factories, and customer buying teams, establishing close professional relationships.


• Attending weekly factory critical path meetings to ensure critical dates are maintained and issues resolved.


• Following up on comp shops and managing the design critical path to ensure showrooms are ready for key seasonal dates.

Senior Designer / Product Developer (Menswear) - Skills & Experience :

• Degree in apparel design or a similar field.


• Over 5 years of multi-category menswear design experience.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator) and Microsoft Office.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.


• A confident, proactive, and flexible approach with the ability to supervise others and work effectively under pressure.


• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.


• This opportunity is London based and applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.