MENSWEAR DESIGNER / VINTAGE STREETWEAR/ CONTEMPORARY BRAND - HEAD OFFICE BASED ROLE

MENSWEAR DESIGNER – VINTAGE STREETWEAR /CONTEMPORARY BRAND

MANCHESTER – FUL TIME HEAD OFFICE BASED

£40K

BRAND 1 – Is a culture-led streetwear brand built on bold graphics, global influences, and limited-run collections. They design pieces that express individuality and connect to the energy of youth culture.

BRAND 2 – Is an elevated menswear label known for refined silhouettes, premium fabrics, and tailored streetwear staples. The brand blends timeless style with modern utility to create wearable, high-quality garments.

Due to high online growth our client is now looking for a Senior Designer to lead creative across both brands — managing the full design process from initial concept to final production. Based full-time in Manchester office, you will work hands-on across both brands maintaining each brand’s distinct visual identity while driving innovation, fit, and storytelling. This is a key creative leadership role within the studio, offering real ownership and the opportunity to shape the future of two fast-growing British fashion brands.

Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design

• Lead seasonal design direction for both brands, developing moodboards, concepts, and colour palettes.

• Design full collections for (streetwear-focused) (contemporary menswear), ensuring clarity and consistency in both aesthetics.

• Research streetwear and fashion trends, garment finishes, washes, and cultural influences.

• Utilising graphic designs and visuals to create stand out garments.

• Support in over arching branding, visuals and photoshoots of the brand too, not limited the creative aspect solely to design (enforcing synergy behind the creative team).

CAD & Product Development

• Create detailed CADs, flats, and full tech packs for production.

• Work closely with factories, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product accuracy and quality.

• Oversee fitting, sampling, and pre-production adjustments to achieve the final vision.

Fabric & Trim Sourcing

• Select and develop fabrics across categories — including jersey, outerwear, wovens, and knitwear.

• Liaise with mills and suppliers to test, sample, and develop new materials and finishes.

• Ensure materials meet design intent, brand standards, and production timelines.

Team & Brand Collaboration

• Work closely with the founders and creative team on long-term brand evolution and new categories.

• Contribute to marketing and campaign direction, helping align product with visual storytelling.

• Mentor junior designers or interns within the studio, helping grow internal talent.

Must-Have

• 4+ years experience in fashion design (ideally across both streetwear and menswear categories).

• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; confident in CAD drawing and technical packs.

Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, final product execution, and brand understanding.

• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims, construction, fit, and finishing.

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and used to working in a fast-paced, drop driven environment.

• A strong awareness of cultural trends, youth influence, and fashion direction.

What You’ll Get

• Lead design across two innovative and distinct fashion brands.

• Full creative ownership with direct input on brand and product strategy.

• A permanent, full-time role in Manchester studio with opportunity of trips for shoots, sourcing and factory visits.

• 50% Staff Discount.

• Working closely with CEO and brand owners