We are working with a leading fashion company seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead their Menswear and Boyswear categories. This is an exciting opportunity to drive creative direction across woven, jersey, and leisurewear ranges while managing a small, high-performing design team.
Based in Manchester, you'd be working across a diverse global customer base including the UK, EU, US, and Canada, you will play a key role in delivering commercially successful and trend-led collections.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Driving the design vision across menswear and boyswear categories including woven, jersey, and leisure
Collaborating closely with the Head of Department to align on strategy, range direction, and key objectives
Overseeing the end-to-end design process from concept through to final product
Leading and managing a team of 3 designers, providing clear direction, mentorship, and development
Ensuring all collections are trend-led, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirements
Working across multiple international customers (UK, EU, US, Canada), adapting designs to market needs
Presenting concepts, ranges, and seasonal direction to internal stakeholders and clients
Managing workload, timelines, and critical paths to ensure on-time delivery
Partnering with cross-functional teams including buying, merchandising, and technical teams
Person Specification:
Proven experience in a Design Manager or Senior Designer role within menswear
Strong background across woven, jersey, and/or leisurewear categories
Demonstrated experience managing and developing
Ability to work across multiple customers and adapt to different brand identities
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Passion for product, innovation, and trend awareness
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Design Manager (Mens & Boys) in Manchester employer: All The Top Bananas
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