At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative menswear products while managing customer accounts.
- Company: Dynamic menswear design and manufacturing business based in East London.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work in a creative environment with career growth potential.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of menswear design experience and a degree in fashion design.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
CPI Clothing, an independent, dynamic menswear lead design and manufacturing business based in East London, is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious Menswear Designer with a genuine passion for commercial design. This is not an entry level, graduate position. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years menswear design experience and must currently be based in the UK with the legal right to work.
What CPI are looking for:
- Degree in fashion design.
- A minimum of 3 years commercial, FT menswear design experience.
- Experience of designing and developing menswear product across one or more product categories with the ability to focus on the market, brand and customer.
- Ability to create CADs, presentation boards and detailed technical packs.
- Be able to manage assigned customer and brand accounts, building strong working relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the design and development process.
- Experience of working closely with overseas factories throughout the sampling and development process.
- An excellent eye for trend colour and style and able to interpret into commercial design.
- Maintaining product and client information, critical paths and design documentation.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and willing to use Microsoft Excel.
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support the business.
In summary, we are looking for a creative and motivated menswear designer who is ready to take ownership and make a genuine contribution within our fast paced business. The successful candidate will combine strong design skills with excellent organisation, product development with customer and product account management abilities.
Apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.
