Senior Designer

Boys and Menswear | Senior Designer | Central London | Circa �50,000 | Global Brand
The Senior Designer will be responsible for driving the design and creative direction for this businesses two key denim brands, ensuring that collections are on-trend, commercially viable, and aligned with the heritage of the brands.
This role will focus on creating multi-category product ranges from denim and jersey to outerwear, while also overseeing all aspects of the design process, from concept through to production.
Benefits:

• An inclusive and supportive environment where creativity thrives and brand identities are nurtured across product categories and channels
• A fast-paced, empowering culture
• A competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• A comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, pension contributions, and private health care.
• Recognition through long service awards and a generous employee discount on a wide range of brands.
• Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and creative direction for both denim brands, creating contemporary, fashion-forward collections for a global market, spanning denim, jersey, sweat, and outerwear categories.

• Participate in the development of seasonal collections, ensuring they align with the brand's heritage and vision.

• Manage the entire design process, meeting critical path deadlines from concept to completion.

• Ensure collections are on-brand, trend-forward, and commercially viable.

• Source, develop, and select high-quality fabrics, including handlooms, that meet both design and production needs.

• Develop and create seasonally appropriate colour palettes.

• Stay up to date with current and future trends in boyswear and menswear.

• Produce detailed technical specifications and sketches.

• Lead fit sessions and sample reviews with the technical team.

• Present collections to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Analyse market and sales data to inform design decisions and consumer preferences.

• Build and maintain relationships with factories, mills, and in-country teams.

• Collaborate closely with the production, technical, and merchandising teams.

• Travel as required to support business operations.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

• Essential experience as a woven designer in the boyswear or menswear sector.

• Strong commercial focus, responding quickly to business and market needs with a deep understanding of boyswear design principles.

• Specialist experience in denim design.

• Proven track record in designing successful and commercially viable collections.

• In-depth understanding of menswear design principles, trends, and best practices.

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a hands-on approach to design.

• Proficient in technical drawing and sketching.

• Highly skilled in CAD software (e.g., Adobe Suite).

• Solid knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.

• Understanding of print techniques and processes would be an advantage.

Who You Are:

• A hands-on, can-do individual with a creative and fun personality who can inspire and lead others.

• A collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.

• A creative problem solver with a strategic mindset.

• Adaptable, flexible, and eager to learn and grow.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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